RN Staff Nurse - Children's Day Surgery

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

3d•$54 - $81•Onsite

About The Position

Relocation assistance is available for nurses new to Legacy. The Legacy nursing philosophy centers on patients and their families, with nurses acting as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers, and caregivers. Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel is a regional center for pediatric care, offering advanced medical and surgical care in a state-of-the-art facility designed for children. This position is within the Children's Day Surgery department.

Requirements

Current applicable state RN license required.
AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
PALS certification required.
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.
Minimum of one year ambulatory, acute care or critical care experience is required.
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.

Nice To Haves

BSN or degree in progress strongly preferred.
Pediatric experience is preferred.
Familiarity with the pharmacodynamics of anesthesia and analgesia preferred.
Solid background in physiology, patho-physiology, and surgical procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for patient care within an assigned department/unit.
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.
Assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care following established patient care standards for Legacy Health System, including those for patient assessment and transfer.