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Form of work- JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
- Under the direction of the department chief, nurse leader or designee; provides practice management support to a clinical team, recognizing the patient as the central focus. Provides telephone advice to patients with minor acute problems. Serves as a patient educator in areas related to self-care. Supports the on-going management of patients with stable chronic diseases. Monitors acutely ill patients during the patient visit. Performs a variety of procedures that are within the scope of the professional nursing practice.
- DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
- The Primary Care teams at Samaritan Health Services offer complete health care for all family members from newborns to seniors through their pediatric, family medicine and internal medicine providers. They encourage and offer preventive care, including annual exams, health screenings and counseling regarding health and lifestyle.
- EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- Current unencumbered Oregon RN licensure required.
- Healthcare Provider BLS required.
- BSN preferred.
- KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients, coworkers and other practice customers.
- Ability to accurately observe, analyze and interpret general and technical data both verbal and written to accurately communicate this information.
- Communication and interpersonal relationship skills to initiate and maintain a collaborative care environment.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to manage high volumes of patients in a short span of time, while dealing with unpredictable issues.
- Personal flexibility to perform in an ever-changing work environment with frequent interruptions. Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities while under pressure.
- 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
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
PULL (0-20 pounds force)
CLIMB - STAIRS
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
SQUAT Repetitive
KNEEL (on knees)
REACH - Forward
REACH - Upward
SIT
STAND
WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
BEND FORWARD at waist
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
FINGER DEXTERITY
PINCH Fingers
GRASP Hand/Fist
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
- Rarely
