RN Staff Nurse - Emergency
About The Position
Legacy Health’s nursing philosophy focuses on patients and their families. Nurses serve as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers, and caregivers, and are respected members of the health care team. This position is at Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, a full-service community hospital in Tualatin, Oregon. The emergency department serves approximately 37,500 adult and pediatric patients each year across five counties and is open 24/7 with 17 beds. Patients are also cared for in a 10-room Ambulatory Care Unit from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The RN Staff Nurse is responsible for patient care within an assigned department or unit and participates as a member of the health care team, in cooperation with and under the direction of the clinical manager or designee. The nurse assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in accordance with Legacy Health System standards, including standards for patient assessment and transfer.
Requirements
- Current applicable state Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
- One year of registered nursing experience, or completion of the Legacy Health RN Residency program or a nursing program equivalent in content, curriculum, and duration.
- Demonstrated 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.
- Education as required by licensure.
Nice To Haves
- BSN or degree in progress is strongly preferred.
- A 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.
- Additional clinical experience may be required depending on the department.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care within an assigned department or unit.
- Participate as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of the clinical manager or designee.
- Assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care according to Legacy Health System standards, including standards for patient assessment and transfer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
