STAFF RN

Samaritan Health Services•Portland, OR

22h•$42 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care, assesses patient needs, and develops and implements care plans. The RN supervises other healthcare staff, administers medications, monitors patient health, educates patients and families, and collaborates with other healthcare professionals. The role also documents patient care, adheres to nursing regulations, and helps ensure patient safety. The position is with Samaritan Medical Center in the SMC PCU department.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
BLS certification is required or must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
Thorough knowledge of nursing principles.
Ability to provide quality patient care and assess patient needs.
Ability to recognize safety issues and use lifts to move patients safely.
Ability to function well in stressful situations and use creative problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to prioritize and delegate.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital RN experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care.
Assess patients’ clinical, teaching, mental, and spiritual needs.
Develop and implement care plans.
Supervise other healthcare staff and prioritize and delegate work.
Administer medications and monitor patient health.
Educate patients and families.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
Document patient care and adhere to nursing regulations.
Ensure patient safety, including assessing and using lifts to move patients safely.
May assume duties as a charge nurse.