Assistant Manager Nursing - Med Surg

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Company: Samaritan Health Services

Location: Lebanon, OR 97355

Description:

  • 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.
  • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
    • 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.
  • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    • Current unencumbered Oregon RN License required. BSN preferred.
    • One (1) year RN experience required.
    • Healthcare Provider BLS required. Other certifications may be required for department specific positions.
    • Successful completion of management courses/education program preferred.
    • LCH Med Surg:
      • ACLS required within six (6) months of hire.
  • 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.
    • Communication and team building: Leads effectively with excellent verbal and written communication. Delegates and initiates/manages cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.
  • 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
      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
      STAND
      WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
      SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
      BEND FORWARD at waist
      ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
      ROTATE TRUNK Standing
      REACH - Forward
      REACH - Upward
      MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
      FINGER DEXTERITY
      PINCH Fingers
      GRASP Hand/Fist
      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

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