Job Description

Charge Nurse

Internal Only

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Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
Req #: 75338
Corvallis, OR
.8 (64 hrs/pp) - Day
GSR LDRP
Remote Status: No
Salary Range: $56.60 - $86.93

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

+ The 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 DESCRIPTION

+ The Center for Women and Families at GSRMC is a high reliability, team-oriented department serving a diverse population of patients from our three area counties. The center provides Evidenced Based care to Pediatric, Gynecological, and Obstetrical patients in collaboration with local OB/GYN physicians, Certified Nurse Midwives, Pediatric Hospitalists, Lactation Consultants, and a highly skilled nursing team. Delivery rate averages 850 births per a year, and a low primary C-section rate validated by national recognition for prevention for the first C-section in collaboration with GSRMC CNM and OB provider groups. The Center for Women and Families is a member of the Oregon Maternal Data Collaborative, participating in statewide safety initiatives and QI data collection with an active team of nurses who demonstrate a long-term commitment to advancing care and supporting the patient and family throughout the lifespan.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

+ Current unencumbered Oregon RN Licensure required.
+ Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
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GSR LDRP:

- ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire.
- NRP and STABLE required within six (6) months of hire.
- Perinatal related RNC certification preferred.
- Verification of high school diploma or equivalent required due to the College of American Pathologists (CAP) requirements for moderate complexity testing.
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GSR Labor and Delivery:

- Basic Fetal Monitoring skills preferred.
- Labor and Delivery experience preferred.
- OR/C-Section circulation experienced preferred.
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GSR Special Care Nursery:

- Special Care Nursery Level II or III or equivalent experience in care and stabilization of sick neonate preferred.
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GSR Mother Baby Unit:

- Basic Perinatal nursing, Med/Surg and/or Mother/Baby post delivery experience preferred.
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GSR Pediatric:

- Acute Care Pediatric experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

+ 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.
+ 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 DEMANDS

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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


LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 - 40 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


PULL (20-40 pounds force)



WALK - LEVEL SURFACE


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


CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds


ROTATE TRUNK Standing


MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists


FINGER DEXTERITY


PINCH Fingers


PULL (0-20 pounds force)



STAND


BEND FORWARD at waist


REACH - Forward


GRASP Hand/Fist


PUSH (0-20 pounds force)


PUSH (20-40 pounds force)


PUSH (40-60 pounds force)


PUSH (60 or more pounds force)
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