RN Staff Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

2d•$54 - $81•Onsite

About The Position

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland plays a vital role as a local and regional leader in serious clinical illness or injury. With around-the-clock expertise for critical health issues, including experts in trauma, heart care, burns, significant wounds, stroke, brain surgery and more, Legacy Emanuel is central to the health of our community and critical to the care of the Northwest. Emanuel Medical Center is a Level 1 Trauma Center, Regional Burn Center and serves the needs of both adult hospital population as well as Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel. Nurses in collaboration with Angiography, Cardiovascular and Electrophysiology Technologists provide the highest quality care using the most advanced technologies for diagnosis and treatment in our Cardiovascular and Hybrid labs located at each Legacy site.

Requirements

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.
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.
Additional clinical experience requirements may vary dependent upon the specific department in which the position is utilized.
Cath Lab experience strongly preferred or critical care experience.
Must be available to meet the 30-minute call time ($15/hr standby pay). Minimum call requirement - 1 day per week; one weekend every 4-6 weeks.
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.
Current applicable state RN license required.
AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Nice To Haves

BSN or degree in progress strongly preferred.
Cath Lab experience strongly preferred or critical care experience.

Responsibilities

Responsible for patient care within Emanuel Hospital Cath Lab 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 Cath 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.