STAFF RN

Samaritan Health Services•Portland, OR

5d•$42 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care by assessing patient needs and developing and implementing care plans. The RN administers medications, monitors patient health, educates patients and families, and collaborates with other healthcare professionals. The role includes documenting patient care, following nursing regulations, and ensuring patient safety. The RN may also supervise healthcare staff and may be required to assume charge nurse duties.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
BLS certification 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 assess and implement lift use to move patients safely.
Ability to function well in stressful situations and use 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 patient care plans.
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 recognizing safety concerns and using lifts to move patients safely.
Supervise other healthcare staff and prioritize and delegate work.
May assume duties as a charge nurse.