Assistant Department Manager-Nursing

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 LDRP team offers labor, delivery and recovery including post-partum and newborn care by a highly trained team of nurses and medical staff in a family centered caring and medically safe environment. All sites are trained in GYN surgical care.

• 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.
• 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

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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