JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSEProvides 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 DESCRIPTIONThe Emergency Department provides care for patients with a wide variety of needs from non-critical to emergent medical conditions including emergent and urgent mental health care. All patients are welcome whether walking in or arriving by emergency transport. All Emergency Department staff are certified to care for critical cardiac and trauma patients including children.EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONSCurrent 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.AGH Emergency:ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire.TNCC/ATCN required within six (6) months of hire.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIESSocial 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.Leadership - Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward accomplishing goals. Achieves desired results through effective people management.Conflict resolution - Influences others to build consensus and gain cooperation. Proactively resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.Critical thinking – Identifies complex problems. Involves key parties, gathers pertinent data and considers various options in decision making process. Develops, evaluates and implements effective solutions.PHYSICAL DEMANDSRarely (1 - 10% of the time)Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time)Frequently (34 - 66% of the time)Continually (67 – 100% of the time)WALK – INCLINEKNEEL (on knees)CRAWL (hands & knees)ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERYCLIMB - STAIRSLIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 LbsLIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 LbsLIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 – 40 LbsLIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 20 - 40 LbsCARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 poundsSQUAT RepetitiveSITWALK - LEVEL SURFACESQUAT Static (hold 30 sec)ROTATE TRUNK SittingROTATE TRUNK StandingREACH - UpwardMANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wristsFINGER DEXTERITYPINCH FingersSTANDBEND FORWARD at waistREACH - ForwardGRASP Hand/FistLIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 LbsLIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 LbsLIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 LbsLIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 LbsCARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 poundsCARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 poundsPUSH (0-20 pounds force)PUSH (20-40 pounds force)PUSH (40-60 pounds force)PUSH (60 or more pounds force)
