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** Full time opportunities: Acute Care- Gold Beach- Full-time Day & Per Diem Day/Night / Emergency Gold Beach- Full-time-Day/Night / Emergency Brookings- Full-time -Day/Night**
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides basic nursing care to patients within the PCT scope as defined by competency. Includes actions that meet the patient's psychosocial needs, physical needs, and communication needs.
Effectively communicate to the RN any observed changes in patient status and responses. Maintains awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric and general patient population.
Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patient. Assists with patient transfers, activities of daily living, assistance with nutrition, measuring intake and output, collecting vital signs, point of care tests to the extent of competency. Documents all care appropriately and accurately in medical record. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities. Demonstrates Shared Values with all inter-personal communication.
Attends at least 80% of in-service education programs, to learn new treatments, procedures, developmental skills etc. Maintains at least 80% attendance to unit staff meetings.
Treats patient and families with respect and dignity.
Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department and in support of 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
At least 1 year experience as CNA, EMT, or Medical Assistant
Valid Oregon Certification as CNA, EMT or MA preferred
Valid AHA Healthcare Provider BLS Certification
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Compassion and a desire to help patients.
Attention to detail, observing and accurately reporting the patient's issues and findings to the responsible RN.
Skill and ability to provide care to the extent defined by PCT competency.
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work with people in close situations, using excellent communication and listening skills.
Strength and stamina to lift clients and provide necessary care.
Documentation skills to accurately and appropriately capture the observations noted and treatment provided.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demands
On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:
None of the time: Taste or Smell
Up to 1/3 of the time: Sit, Push/Pull, Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or Crawl
From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: Walk and Reach with Hands & Arms
Up 2/3 of the time and more: Stand, Talk or Hear, Use Hands
This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as follows:
None of the time: up to ormore than 100 pounds
Up to 1/3 of the time: up to 50 pounds
From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement
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: Toxic or caustic chemicals; Risk of electrical shock; 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: foot control
From 3 – 4 hours per day: grasping: firm/heavy
From 5 – 6 hours per day: grasping: simple/light
From 7+ hours per day: hands
