RN Staff Nurse - Medical/Surgical ICU
About The Position
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse for its 16-bed Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit, located 12 miles southwest of Portland. The unit cares for seriously ill patients and those at high risk of life-threatening complications from complex medical processes, renal or respiratory failure, strokes, heart attacks, or invasive surgery. The RN provides patient care within an assigned unit and participates as a member of the healthcare team, working in cooperation with and under the direction of the clinical manager or designee. In accordance with applicable standards and scope of practice, the nurse assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care, following Legacy Health system standards, including those for patient assessment and transfer. Legacy’s nursing philosophy centers on patients and families. Nurses are advocates, communicators, problem-solvers, and caregivers, and their expertise is valued by the healthcare team.
Requirements
- Current applicable state RN license.
- AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
- AHA ACLS certification required for ICU.
- At least one year of ICU experience.
- 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.
- Knowledge of nursing care methods, procedures, and emergency care.
- Ability to communicate with a variety of team members, with strong interpersonal skills, integrity, and accountability.
- Compassion, responsibility, calmness under pressure, problem-solving skills, and commitment to a positive work environment.
- Education as required by licensure.
Nice To Haves
- BSN or a degree in progress is strongly preferred.
- NIHSS certification is preferred.
- Experienced RNs without a BSN may be hired based on clinical experience with approval of the site CNO.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care within the assigned department or unit.
- Participate as a member of the healthcare team in cooperation with and under the direction of the clinical manager or designee.
- Assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in accordance with established Legacy Health standards, including standards for patient assessment and transfer.
- Maintain standards of care, assess patients quickly, and prioritize care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
