Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN)-Core Care Team - Primary Care at Samaritan Health Services summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Core Care Team at Primary Care provides practice management support, patient education, and management for patients with chronic diseases. They monitor acutely ill patients during visits and deliver telephone advice for minor acute problems, prioritizing patient-centered care. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to handle a high volume of patients efficiently in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Summary

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

  • Under the direction of the department chief, nurse leader or designee; provides practice management support to a clinical team, recognizing the patient as the central focus. Provides telephone advice to patients with minor acute problems. Serves as a patient educator in areas related to self-care. Supports the on-going management of patients with stable chronic diseases. Monitors acutely ill patients during the patient visit. Performs a variety of procedures that are within the scope of the professional nursing practice.

• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

  • The Primary Care teams at Samaritan Health Services offer complete health care for all family members from newborns to seniors through their pediatric, family medicine and internal medicine providers. They encourage and offer preventive care, including annual exams, health screenings and counseling regarding health and lifestyle.

• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

  • Current unencumbered Oregon RN licensure required.

  • Healthcare Provider BLS required.

  • BSN preferred.

• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

  • Strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients, coworkers and other practice customers.

  • Ability to accurately observe, analyze and interpret general and technical data both verbal and written to accurately communicate this information.

  • Communication and interpersonal relationship skills to initiate and maintain a collaborative care environment.

  • Ability to work autonomously.

  • Ability to manage high volumes of patients in a short span of time, while dealing with unpredictable issues.

  • Personal flexibility to perform in an ever-changing work environment with frequent interruptions. Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities while under pressure.

• 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)

    WALK - INCLINE

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

    PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

    PULL (0-20 pounds force)

    CLIMB - STAIRS

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

    SQUAT Repetitive

    KNEEL (on knees)

    REACH - Forward

    REACH - Upward

    SIT

    STAND

    WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

    BEND FORWARD at waist

    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

    ROTATE TRUNK Standing

    FINGER DEXTERITY

    PINCH Fingers

    GRASP Hand/Fist

    CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists