RN Staff Nurse - IMCU
About The Position
Legacy Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for the 22-bed Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland. The unit cares for cardiac patients, stroke patients, kidney transplant recipients, thoracotomy patients, and patients using home ventilators. Its average census is 16 patients, and it provides advanced care in a supportive, team-oriented environment. The RN provides compassionate, high-quality patient care and works with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care to support the best patient outcomes. The posting describes a 1:3 RN-to-patient ratio for direct care and also notes a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio. Charge RNs manage shift assignments, admissions, and staffing. The unit uses Epic EHR and provides meal and break coverage. The position offers experience with a diverse, higher-acuity patient population, opportunities for advancement and specialization, and potential leadership paths such as Charge RN or Educator. Legacy Health describes its culture as focused on compassionate care, teamwork, nursing satisfaction, and development.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program as required for licensure.
- At least one year of nursing experience, or completion of the Legacy Health RN Residency program or an equivalent program.
- Acute care experience.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to navigate and use electronic health systems.
- Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); candidates working toward a BSN are encouraged to apply.
- Strong telemetry skills.
- Cardiac experience.
- Stroke experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, compassionate patient care in accordance with Legacy Health standards for patient assessment, care delivery, and transfer.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide coordinated, holistic care.
- Advocate for patients by providing education and emotional support.
- Use electronic health systems to document patient information accurately and support seamless care.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Education assistance.
- Annual bonuses for specialty certification.
- Resources to promote physical and mental well-being.
- Meal and break coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
