RN Staff Nurse - Medical Specialties

Legacy Health • Tualatin, OR

14h • $54 - $81 • Onsite

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 Meridian Park Medical Center is the South Metro area’s full-service medical center, with the friendly feel of a community hospital and the skill and services of a much larger medical center. Among our specialties: stroke, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, cancer care, and orthopedic and total joint surgery. Plus, a birth center and breast health center. The Medical Specialties Unit is located on the first, second, and third floor, units 1B, 1D, 2C, & 3D of Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center. Number of beds: 52 beds, all private bed. Primary patient population/diagnoses: Age groups served: Adult and geriatric patients Pediatric patients ≥ 15 years of age and ≥ 40 kg Medical diagnoses Cardiac diagnoses Stable patients with acute coronary syndrome Stable patients with decompensated CHF Endocrine disorders, including, but not limited to, diabetes End-of-life care when transferring to home or an inpatient hospice setting is not realistic based on life expectancy Infection diseases GI disorders, including, but not limited to, Crone’s disease, obstruction Neurological disorders, acute and chronic, including, but not limited to: Brain injury Multiple sclerosis Seizure monitoring with continuous EEG monitoring Spinal cord injury Oncology diagnoses, including, but not limited to: Conditions related to the cancer, e.g. chemotherapy, neutropenia, symptom management related to treatment, crisis management and/or pain control. Specific care related to oncologic conditions, administration of chemotherapy, and surgery. Pulmonary, including, but not limited to, COPD, stable ventilator management, respiratory isolation Psychiatric patients requiring acute medical intervention Overflow surgical patients as per surgical scope of service

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level