RN Staff Nurse - Surgical Services
About The Position
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is hiring an RN Staff Nurse for Surgical Services. The department includes 30 outpatient beds and 32 private inpatient beds, serving patients undergoing elective, urgent, and emergent procedures across orthopedic, general surgery, gynecological, urology, ear, nose, and throat, vascular, plastics, neurosurgery, wound debridement, pain management, cath lab, and endoscopy services. The RN provides patient care within an assigned department or unit as part of the health care team, in cooperation with and under the direction of the clinical manager or designee, following the applicable Standards and Scope of Practice. The nurse assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates care according to Legacy Health System standards, including patient assessment and transfer standards. The position cross-trains across inpatient and outpatient surgical areas and requires maintaining competency to care for patients in both. Orientation and education are provided. The role includes outpatient call with a 45-minute response time, as required by unit expectations, as well as holiday and weekend rotation and varied shift start times. Relocation assistance is available for nurses new to Legacy.
Requirements
- Current applicable state RN license.
- AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.
- One year of registered nursing experience, or completion of the Legacy Health RN Residency program or an equivalent nursing program 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.
- Ability to cross-train and maintain competency in both inpatient and outpatient surgical areas.
- Availability for required outpatient call with a 45-minute response time, holiday and weekend rotation, and varied shift start times.
Nice To Haves
- BSN or a degree in progress is strongly preferred; a BSN may be required for specific assignments.
- Acute care experience with a surgical or post-procedural background is preferred.
- Pediatric background is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care within an assigned department or unit as a member of the health care team, following applicable nursing standards and scope of practice.
- Assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care according to Legacy Health System standards, including standards for patient assessment and transfer.
- Cross-train in inpatient and outpatient surgical areas and maintain competency to care for patients in both settings.
- Take outpatient call with a 45-minute response time, as required by unit expectations.
- Participate in holiday and weekend rotation and work varied shift start times.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance is available for nurses new to Legacy.
- Employee benefits are referenced, with further information available through the company's benefits link.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
