Staff RN Speciality Float

Samaritan Health Services•Portland, OR

7d•$40 - $60

About The Position

Care for our community, and your career. Specialty Float Pool differential $4.25 per hour Up to $24000.00 Sign on Bonus Staff Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care, assesses patient needs, develops and implements care plans, and supervises other healthcare staff. They administer medications, monitor patient health, educate patients and families, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals. RNs also document patient care, adhere to nursing regulations, and ensure patient safety.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current NYS RN license.
BLS required.
ACLS required or obtained within 3 months.
PALS required within 3 months of hire, IV and IV contrast administration certification required.
Coronary care course or successful completion of a challenge exam within the orientation period.
2 years of recent (within 2 years) experience in critical care (ICU, PCU, Telemetry, or Emergency Department.
Possess a thorough knowledge of nursing principles, ability to provide quality patient care, and assess patients' needs.
Must be able to recognize safety issues to self and others.
Demonstrate the use of lifts to move patients safely.
Must be flexible and able to function well in stressful situations.
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
May be required to assume duties as a Charge Nurse.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills required.
Required to float to Emergency, ICU, PCU, and med-surg.