RN Staff Nurse - Medical/Surgical ICU
About The Position
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center has a 16-bed Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit located 12 miles southwest of Portland. The ICU provides care to patients who are seriously ill or at high risk of life-threatening problems due to complex medical processes, renal or respiratory failure, strokes, heart attacks, or invasive surgery. The RN Staff Nurse provides patient care within an assigned department or unit and participates as a member of the health care team, cooperating with and working 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. Legacy’s nursing philosophy centers on patients and families, with nurses serving as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers, and caregivers.
Requirements
- Current applicable state RN license.
- AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
- AHA ACLS certification required for ICU.
- At least one year of registered nursing experience, or completion of the Legacy Health RN Residency program or an equivalent nursing program.
- At least one year of ICU experience.
- Knowledge of nursing care methods, procedures, and emergency care; ability to assess patients quickly and prioritize.
- Strong communication, integrity, accountability, and interpersonal skills; responsibility, compassion, calmness under pressure, problem-solving ability, and commitment to a positive work environment.
Nice To Haves
- BSN or a 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 site CNO approval.
- NIHSS preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care within an assigned department or unit.
- Participate as a member of the health care team, cooperating with and working 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.
- Maintain standards of care and assess patients quickly, prioritize care, and apply nursing and emergency care methods and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
