Supervisor-Nursing Department

Supervises and provides guidance in day-to-day operations of assigned teams. Monitors workflow to identify challenges and provide real-time solutions and adjustments. Contributes to the development of policies, procedures and work instructions by identifying needs and submitting evidence based recommendations.

• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The 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 / QUALIFICATIONS

Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required. BSN preferred.

• Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• Two (2) years experience in a hospital required.
• AGH Emergency :

ACLS, TNCC and PALS required within six (6) months of hire.

Note : For staff hired prior to January 4th, 2021 - ENPC is acceptable in lieu of PALS until January 1st, 2025 to allow PALS to be obtained upon expiration of ENPC.

• KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

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.

• 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.
• 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)

CLIMB – STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye : up to 54") 20 – 40 Lbs

SQUAT Static (hold >

30 sec)

KNEEL (on knees)

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye : up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead : 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

SQUAT Repetitive

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

REACH - Upward

PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

PULL (20-40 pounds force)

STAND

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

BEND FORWARD at waist

REACH - Forward

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands / wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

GRASP Hand / Fist

PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

None specified

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