RN Staff Nurse - Medical Acute Care
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 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. MACU (Unit 15) is located on the first floor of Emanuel Medical Center. MACU (Unit 15) has twenty-nine (29) private beds. All rooms have capacity for remote telemetry monitoring.
Requirements
- 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. Additional clinical experience requirements may vary dependent upon the specific department in which the position is utilized.
- 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.
- Licensure Current applicable state RN license required. BLS for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association required.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Provides patient care within an assigned department/unit
- Functions as a member of the health care team in collaboration with and under the direction of the clinical manager or designee
- Adheres to the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse
- Performs all aspects of the nursing process: Assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care
- Follows established patient care standards set by Legacy Health System, including standards for patient assessment & patient transfer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
