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RN Staff Nurse - Emergency

Employer
Legacy Health
Location
Portland, OR
Closing date
Aug 3, 2021

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Profession
Nurse
Specialty
Medical Management
Overview
Hire-on bonus and relocation assistance available in eligible positions, for RNs new to Legacy with a minimum one year of Emergency RN experience

The Legacy nursing philosophy focuses on patients and their families. Our nurses embody this philosophy in everything they do, as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers and caregivers. Their expertise is sought after and respected by our health care team. In short, they are the face of wellness at Legacy. Does this sound like an environment in which you could thrive? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland is known for its specialty programs and clinical excellence. Legacy Good Samaritan features nationally renowned doctors in cancer care, kidney transplantations, neurology, ophthalmology, weight-loss surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation and more, plus Oregon's only 24-hour urgent care that's located alongside an emergency room, with access to emergency care if needed.

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center is Joint Commission certified in 12 specialties, including Stroke, Cardio Vascular Care and OrthopedicsThe new combined 18 bed adult emergency/urgent care department with 35,000 patient visits yearly opened December 2015. The urgent care is embedded within the ED and allows patients to get the proper level of care they need, when they need it. The unit's large private rooms accommodate up-to-date equipment and multiple patient visitors, and offer distinct care pathways that meet unique needs such as elders and behavioral health patients' needs.
Responsibilities
Responsible for patient care within an assigned department/unit and participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of the clinical manager or designee as defined by the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse. The RN Staff Nurse assesses, analyzes, plans, implements and evaluates patient care following established patient care standards for Legacy Health System including those for patient assessment and transfer.
Qualifications
Education:

As required by licensure. BSN or degree in progress strongly preferred. BSN may be required for specific assignments; experienced RNs without a BSN may be hired based on clinical experience with approval of the site CNO.

Experience:

One-year registered nursing experience or completion of either the Legacy Health RN Residency program or a nursing program that is equivalent in content, curriculum and duration.

Emergency RN experience preferred.

Skills:

Demonstrated ability of positive interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians and the community. Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
Licensure
Current applicable state RN license required. AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.

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