Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Valley Float Pool - Samaritan Health Services
Corvallis, OR 97330
About the Job
Valley Float Position - Opportunity to work in Corvallis, Albany, and Lebanon Primary and Specialty care clinics.This positionwill receive an hourly Float Pool differential (additional $3/hour) in addition to the base hourly rate due to the needs of the Float Pool/Resource Team.
- JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
- Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient record and relaying test results. Provides safe and quality nursing care under the direction of SHS practitioners and the Clinic Supervisor within scope of practice.
- DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Primary and Specialty care teams at Samaritan Health Services offer complete health care for all family members from newborns to seniors through their pediatric, family medicine, internal medicine and specialty care providers. They encourage and offer preventive care, including annual exams, health screenings and counseling regarding health and lifestyle.
- EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- Current unencumbered Oregon Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure required.
- Healthcare Provider BLS required.
- Previous experience in a clinical setting preferred.
- Lab/EKG experience preferred.
- KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
- 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 - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
- Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
- Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
- 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.
- 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
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
SQUATRepetitive
KNEEL(on knees)
REACH -Forward
REACH- Upward
SIT
WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
LIFT(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
SQUATStatic (hold >30 sec)
ROTATE TRUNKSitting
ROTATE TRUNKStanding
FINGER DEXTERITY
PINCHFingers
CARRY1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
CARRY2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
MANUAL DEXTERITYHands/wrists
STAND
BEND FORWARDat waist
GRASPHand/Fist
PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
PUSH (60 or more pounds force)
