Staff RN

Samaritan Health Services•Portland, OR

1d•$42 - $63

About The Position

The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care, assesses patient needs, develops and implements care plans, and supervises 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.

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 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.
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 issues and assessing and implementing safe patient-lifting and moving practices.
Prioritize and delegate work; may be required to assume charge nurse duties.