Charge Nurse

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

• The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for utilizing the nursing process to provide safe, age-appropriate, direct and indirect patient care, while practicing within the scope of practice of the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

• The Progressive Care Unit provides direct care or influences care for acutely ill patients who are moderately stable with an elevated risk for instability. The PCU provides care through advanced knowledge and experience in a setting that provides advanced monitoring, assessments, and interventions.

• Current unencumbered Oregon RN Licensure required.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
• GSR PCU 2S:
• ACLS required within 90 days of hire.
• TNCC required within six (6) months of hire.
• One (1) year M/S RN experience required. PCU experience preferred.
• One (1) year experience in an acute care setting required.
• Cross train to ICU within one (1) year, unless other arrangements are made with Management.
• Basic EKG experience preferred.
• Verification of high school diploma or equivalent required due to the College of American Pathologists (CAP) requirements for moderate complexity testing.

• Social Perceptiveness:
  Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
• Adaptability/Flexibility:
  Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
• 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.
• Communication:
  Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.

• 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") 40 - 60 Lbs
  LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 - 40 Lbs
  SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
  KNEEL (on knees)
  SIT
  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)
  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)