Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department

Job Summary / Purpose

• Provides and assures quality care for patients of all ages, including neonatal through geriatrics. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, provides effective management and support for employees.

• 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.

• Current unencumbered Oregon RN License required. BSN preferred.
• One (1) year RN experience required.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
• Successful completion of management courses/education program preferred.
• GSR Emergency:
  • ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire.
  • TNCC/ATCN required within six (6) months of hire.
  • 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.
• Communication and team building:
  Leads effectively with excellent verbal and written communication. Delegates and initiates/manages cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.

• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)
• Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time)
• Frequently (34 - 66% of the time)
• Continually (67 – 100% of the time)
• WALK – INCLINE
• KNEEL (on knees)
• CRAWL (hands & knees)
• ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY
• CLIMB - STAIRS
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
• LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 – 40 Lbs
• LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 20 - 40 Lbs
• CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
• SQUAT Repetitive
• SIT
• WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
• SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
• ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
• ROTATE TRUNK Standing
• REACH - Upward
• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
• FINGER DEXTERITY
• PINCH Fingers
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 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, 0 - 20 pounds
• 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)