Job Description

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
  
  • In collaboration with clinical specialty and site leadership, staff, and Professional Development, designs, plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates clinical education programs to advance the Samaritan Health Services (SHS) healthcare teams' clinical practice within designated clinical department(s). Supports system processes at the department level for staff orientation, competency assessment and development, ongoing education, implementation of best practices, culture of safety, development of policies and procedures, and use of the electronic health record.
• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
  
  • The Emergency Department provides care for patients with a wide variety of needs from non-critical to emergent medical conditions including emergent and urgent mental health care. All patients are welcome whether walking in or arriving by emergency transport. All Emergency Department staff are certified to care for critical cardiac and trauma patients including children.
• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
  
  • Current unencumbered Oregon RN Licensure required.
  • Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
  • Healthcare Provider BLS required.
  • Three (3) years of direct care nursing experience in applicable specialty required.
  • Certification in applicable specialty within one (1) year of hire required.
  • If appropriate, ACLS, PALS, and/or other life support certifications applicable to clinical practice area required within six (6) months of hire.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, preferred.
  • Board certification in Nursing Professional Development preferred.
  • GSR Emergency:
    • Verification of high school diploma or equivalent required due to the College of American Pathologists (CAP) requirements for moderate complexity testing.
• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
  
  • Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
  • Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to urgent situations and to adjust actions to offer the best possible solutions to our internal and external customers.
  • Computer Literacy - Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software. Ability to learn new applications, enter data, and manipulate and process information.
  • Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Compliance - Ability to evaluate information to determine compliance with laws, regulations, or standards. Use knowledge and judgment skills to determine whether events or processes comply.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  
  • Rarely
    (1 - 10% of the time)
    Occasionally
    (11 - 33% of the time)
    Frequently
    (34 - 66% of the time)
    Continually
    (67 - 100% of the time)
    CLIMB - STAIRS
    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 60 or more Lbs
    SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
    KNEEL (on knees)
    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
    LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
    CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
    CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
    SQUAT Repetitive
    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
    REACH - Upward
    PULL (20 - 40 pounds force)
    SIT
    WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
    CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
    ROTATE TRUNK Standing
    MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
    FINGER DEXTERITY
    PINCH Fingers
    PULL (0-20 pounds force)
    STAND
    BEND FORWARD at waist
    REACH - Forward
    GRASP Hand/Fist
    PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
    PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
    PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
    PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

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