Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgery Main OR

February 7, 2025

Job Description

Samaritan Health Services

*Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees. Previous experience may be required. Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.

  • 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.

  • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
    • The Operating Room of Surgery provides intraoperative care to surgical and procedural sedation patients. We provide service for the patient population of pediatrics, adolescents, adult and elderly patients. We work with a variety of provider specialties in caring for people going home that day or are being admitted to the hospital.

  • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    • Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
    • Healthcare Provider Level BLS required.
    • PCH Surgery Main OR:
      • ACLS required within 6 months of hire.


      • One (1) year operating room experience preferred.


  • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Problem Solving: Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
    • Team Building: Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.

  • 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″) 40 – 60 Lbs


      SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

      KNEEL (on knees)


      ROTATE TRUNK Sitting – (Circulating RN)


      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 (Waist to Eye: up to 54″) 20 – 40 Lbs


      LIFT (Overhead: 54″ and above) 0 – 20 Lbs

      CARRY 1-handed, 0 – 20 pounds


      CARRY 2-handed, 20 – 40 pounds

      SQUAT Repetitive


      REACH – Upward

      PUSH (20-40 pounds force)


      PULL (20-40 pounds force)

      STAND – (Circulating RN)


      WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0″-36″) 0 – 20 Lbs


      CARRY 2-handed, 0 – 20 pounds

      BEND FORWARD at waist


      ROTATE TRUNK Standing

      REACH – Forward


      MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

      FINGER DEXTERITY



      PINCH Fingers


      GRASP Hand/Fist

      PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

      PULL (0-20 pounds force)


      STAND – (Scrub RN)

      ROTATE TRUNK Sitting – (Scrub RN)



Source

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