STAFF RN

Samaritan Health Services•Portland, OR

1d•$42 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care by assessing patient needs, developing and implementing care plans, and supervising other healthcare staff. The RN administers medications, monitors patient health, educates patients and families, and collaborates with other healthcare professionals. The role also includes documenting patient care, adhering to nursing regulations, and ensuring patient safety. The position is at Samaritan Medical Center in the Emergency Hospital department, with a 12-hour day shift and 48 position hours.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
BLS certification, or obtain it 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 for self and others and use lifts to move patients safely.
Ability to function well in stressful situations and apply creative problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership skills and 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.
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 implementing safe patient-lifting and moving practices.
Prioritize and delegate work; may be required to assume charge nurse duties.