Registered Nurse; RN - ASC

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 Ambulatory Surgery Center provides pre, intra and post op 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 having outpatient surgery.

• Current unencumbered Oregon RN Licensure required.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
• GSR Surgery Ambulatory Asb:
  • Pre-PACU-Post-op: ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire.

• 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.
• GSR Pre-PACU-Post-op: General knowledge of endoscopic and surgical procedures.
• GSR General OR: Knowledge of proper decontamination, washing, sorting and reassembling of instruments. Knowledge of proper use of all equipment utilized in the operating room.
• GSR Scrubbing OR: Knowledge of proper aseptic technique while performing role of scrub nurse. Proficient and knowledgeable of surgeon needs and techniques for procedures. Knowledge of basic instrumentation for specialty areas performed in the ASC. Knowledge of suture types, sizes, applications and needle types, sizes and applications. Knowledge of endoscopic and open staple products, sizes applications. Knowledge of inplant materials and applications.

• 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)