Staff RN Speciality Float

Samaritan Health Services • Portland, OR

2d • $42 - $63 • Onsite

About The Position

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 with within 3 months of hire
• IV and IV contrast administration certification required
• Coronary care course or successful completion or challenge exam within orientation period
• 2 years recent (within 2 years) experience in critical care (ICU, PCU, Telemetry or Emergency Department)
• Possess a thorough knowledge of nursing principals, ability to provide quality patient care and assess patient's needs
• Must be able to recognize safety issues to self and others
• Demonstrate the use of lifts to move patients in a safe manner
• Must be flexible and able to function well in stressful situations
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership skills with ability to prioritize and delegate
• Excellent interpersonal organizational, Written and verbal communication skills required

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care
• Assesses patient needs
• Develops and implements care plans
• Supervises other healthcare staff
• Administers medications
• Monitors patient health
• Educates patients and families
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals
• Documents patient care
• Adheres to nursing regulations
• Ensures patient safety
• May be required to assume duties as a Charge Nurse
• Required to float to Emergency, ICU, PCU and med surg

Benefits

• Specialty Float Pool differential $4.25 per hour
• Up to $24000.00 Sign on Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree