Assistant Nurse Manager - Med Surg

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 Medical Surgical unit specializes in the care of acutely ill adults and of those who require surgery both emergent and elective. Medical Surgical patients are given the highest standards of professional care by registered nurses and nurse assistants. Specialty certification in Medical Surgical Nursing is strongly encouraged and supported.

• Current unencumbered Oregon RN License required. BSN preferred.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
• One (1) year RN experience required.
• Successful completion of management courses/education program preferred.
• GSR Med Surg: ACLS 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.
• 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)