JOB SUMMARY

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Acute Care setting. Assesses patients, using nursing judgement and appropriate screening protocols to determine unmet healthcare needs. Applies nursing diagnoses to define unmet needs. Organizes interventions to address identified needs, including performing interventions, facilitating referrals, obtaining medical orders, or providing education and case management support for the patient. Effectively communicates identified needs and care plan with the multidisciplinary care team including providers, pharmacists, dieticians, social workers, case managers, and more. Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and adjusts the care plan accordingly.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform patient assessment considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age. Uses appropriate screening tools effectively.

Demonstrates understanding of pathophysiology, disease processes, and treatment standards. Applies nursing diagnoses to identified needs.

Formulates a care plan based upon identified needs and facilitates interventions and referrals as appropriate.

Performs interventions in a competent manner, applying evidence-based standards of care and protocols to guide actions. Knowledgeable regarding medications, indications, interactions, and contraindications, considering age of the patient and their clinical condition. Evaluates effectiveness of all interventions.

Formulates individualized teaching plans, evaluating effectiveness of learning. Patient and family interactions are professional.

Familiar with Policies, Procedures, and Protocols. Care and Documentation meets current standards of practice and complies with all such guidelines.

Other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the department and organizational performance in accordance with Curry Health Network's Mission, Vision, and Shared Values.

SHARED VALUES

Accountability – we will take personal ownership of our actions. We follow safety policies and employ safe practices. We identify and report safety hazards promptly, work together to isolate risks and apply remedies as needed.

Compassion – we will be empathetic, respectful, courteous, and kind in our relationships with our patients and each other.

Excellence – we will distinguish ourselves by continuing to improve quality in all that we do. We display attitudes and mannerisms which demonstrate to our community that we are sensitive to their physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. We strive to become the best we can be in our roles.

Integrity – we will be honest and act in the best interest of our patients and community.

Stewardship – we will use our resources for the highest and best purposes of the community.

Teamwork – we will be united in our efforts to achieve our goal of quality patient care, seeking opportunities to assist each other, and appreciating equally the contributions of all.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Current Unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse Licensure is required. BSN Preferred.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS (or ENPC), and TNCC (Emergency Nurse Association) or ENPC are required; NRP Advanced (American Heart Association) and STABLE certifications are preferred. (May obtain PALS or ENPC and TNCC or ENPC within 6 months of hire.)Unless chosen for New Grad Program, a minimum of 1 year of experience in an Acute Care setting is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Computer skills are required, specifically using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); prior use of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for documenting in patient records is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, clinical judgment, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• A demonstrated ability to work well in high pressure situations is required.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:

None of the time:

Up to 1/3 of the time: taste or smell

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: Sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Up 2/3 of the time and more: Stand, Walk, Talk or Hear, Use Hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as follows:

None of the time: more than 100 pounds

Up to 1/3 of the time: up to 100 pounds

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: up to 10 pounds

Up to 2/3 of the time and more: no requirement

This job has special vision requirements as follows:

Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:

None of the time: Extreme heat/cold; Wet/humid; fumes/airborne particles; work with explosives; vibration; outdoor weather

Up to 1/3 of the time: near moving mechanical, risk of Radiation

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement

The typical noise level for the work environment is: very quiet to moderate noise.

Hearing requirements: ability to hear alarms on equipment, patient call and instructions.

This job requires the following repetitive motion actions:

From 1 – 2 hours per day: firm/heavy grasping

From 3 – 4 hours per day: no requirement

From 5 – 6 hours per day: no requirement

From 7 hours per day: fine dexterity, repetitive use of hands, grasping simple, light,