Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU-CCU

Summary OccasionallyJOB SUMMARY/PURPOSEThe Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for utilizing the nursing process to provide safe, age-appropriate, direct and indirect patient care, while practicing within the scope of practice of the Oregon State Board of Nursing. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONThe Intensive Care Unit/Critical Care Unit support patients experiencing a variety of complex and high risk conditions and provides care through advanced knowledge and experience in a setting that provides intensive monitoring, assessments, and interventions. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONSCurrent unencumbered Oregon RN license required. Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.AGH ICU-CCU:ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire. TNCC/ATCN required within six (6) months of hire. If responsible for floating to Post Anesthesia Care, PACU experience required. Previous ICU experience preferred. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIESSocial 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. Adaptability/Flexibility: Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients. 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. Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. PHYSICAL DEMANDSRarely (1 - 10% of the time)(11 - 33% of the time)Frequently(34 - 66% of the time)Continually(67 - 100% of the time)CLIMB - STAIRSLIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 LbsLIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 - 40 LbsSQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)KNEEL (on knees)SITLIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 LbsLIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 LbsLIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 LbsLIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 LbsCARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 poundsCARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 poundsSQUAT RepetitiveROTATE TRUNK SittingREACH - UpwardPULL (20-40 pounds force)WALK - LEVEL SURFACELIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 LbsCARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 poundsROTATE TRUNK StandingMANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wristsFINGER DEXTERITYPINCH FingersPULL (0-20 pounds force)STANDBEND FORWARD at waistREACH - ForwardGRASP Hand/FistPUSH (0-20 pounds force)PUSH (20-40 pounds force)PUSH (40-60 pounds force)PUSH (60 or more pounds force)