Sign on Bonus: $1,500
Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital
Req #: 67420
Lincoln City, OR
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9 (72 hrs/pp) - Night
NLH Med Surg
Remote Status: No
Salary Range: $19.
66 - $28.
86
*Bonus available to new employees and may require previous work experience.
Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Contributes to the nursing care of patients by completing direct patient care duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Medical Surgical unit specializes in the care of acutely ill adults and of those who require surgery both emergent and elective.
Medical Surgical patients are given the highest standards of professional care by registered nurses and nurse assistants.
Specialty certification in Medical Surgical Nursing is strongly encouraged and supported.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Current unencumbered Oregon CNA Level 2 certification required.
Applicants with a current, unencumbered Oregon CNA certification may be considered and offered training to CNA2.
Healthcare Provider Level BLS required.
One (1) year experience in a hospital or long term care facility preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues.
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics.
Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers.
Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)
Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)
Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)
Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)
CLIMB - STAIRS
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
KNEEL (on knees)
SIT
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
SQUAT Repetitive
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
REACH - Upward
PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
PULL (0-20 pounds force)
STAND
WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
BEND FORWARD at waist
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
REACH - Forward
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY
PINCH Fingers
GRASP Hand/Fist
None specified