Registered Nurse (RN)-Core Care Team - Primary Care

Company: Samaritan Health Services
Location: Albany
Posted on: April 8, 2025

Job Description:

Summary

• 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
            
            

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