RN Charge Nurse - Emergency

Legacy Health • Gresham, OR

2d • $58 - $86

About The Position

Overview 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 Mount Hood Medical Center is East County’s full-service hospital, always expanding to meet the community’s growing needs and offering an award-winning patient experience delivered with a personal touch. We offer advanced imaging, a modern emergency department, surgical services, intensive care, cancer care, gastroenterology and more. At Legacy Mount Hood, Joint Commission certified as a Primary Stroke Center, the 29-bed emergency department, remodeled in 2010, is a leading-edge 24/7 facility that handles everything, from minor medical issues in the 8 bed Ambulatory Care Unit, to acute emergencies. Caring for 50,000 patients yearly in Portland’s east county suburbs, approximately 30% of whom are pediatric patients, the highly skilled staff treats both children and adults in a compassionate, family-friendly environment and coordinates seamlessly with Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel and Legacy Emanuel’s centers for traumatic injuries and advanced specialty care.

Requirements

• Academic degree in nursing (BSN or MSN/MN) required.
• One year of relevant clinical experience at proficient to expert level of practice required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of operations, including staffing and scheduling, budget management, workflow planning, performance management and staff development.
• Ability to manage a broad span of control through implementation of a self-directed team approach.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, and a willingness to lead by example.
• Must meet requirements of RN Staff Nurse Job Description and performs duties in any clinical capacity as needed.
• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
• Current applicable state RN license required and AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• The RN Charge Nurse is accountable for the direct coordination and supervision of unit operations.
• Serves as a role model and resource for patient care.
• Provides leadership and promotes team-building among staff.
• Facilitates communication between staff, physicians, management and all other customers.
• Is responsible for effective implementation of policies, procedures and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees