Registered Nurse; RN - Core Care Team Job Salem area,Oregon USA,Nursing

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Core Care Team
Summary

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
- Under the direction of the department chief, nurse leader or designee; provides practice management support to a clinical team, recognizing the patient as the central focus. Provides telephone advice to patients with minor acute problems. Serves as a patient educator in areas related to self-care. Supports the on-going management of patients with stable chronic diseases. Monitors acutely ill patients during the patient visit.
  
  Performs a variety of procedures that are within the scope of the professional nursing practice.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
- The Samaritan Family Medicine Residency Clinic (SFMRC) offers complete health care for patients and families across the spectrum of life, from newborns to seniors. The foundation of primary care is to build enduring and continuity focused relationships with patients to promote better health. SFMRC consists of board certified family medicine physicians and resident physicians at various stages of their post graduate training.
  
  This clinic provides acute/same day care, chronic disease management, preventative care, women's health, general pediatric care, office based procedures, and pre/post-natal care that aligns with the clinical competencies required by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- Current unencumbered Oregon RN licensure required.
- Healthcare Provider BLS required.
- BSN preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients, coworkers and other practice customers.
- Ability to accurately observe, analyze and interpret general and technical data both verbal and written to accurately communicate this information.
- Communication and interpersonal relationship skills to initiate and maintain a collaborative care environment.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to manage high volumes of patients in a short span of time, while dealing with unpredictable issues.
- Personal flexibility to perform in an ever-changing work environment with frequent interruptions. Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities while under pressure.
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)
  
  WALK - INCLINE
  
  LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
  
  LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
  
  PULL (0-20 pounds force)
  
  CLIMB - STAIRS
  
  LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
  
  LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
  
  LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
  
  LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
  
  SQUAT Repetitive
  
  KNEEL (on knees)
  
  REACH - Upward
  
  SIT
  
  WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
  
  LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
  
  SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
  
  ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
  
  ROTATE TRUNK Standing
  
  FINGER DEXTERITY
  
  PINCH Fingers
  
  CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  
  CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  
  MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
  
  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)