RN Staff Nurse - Emergency
About The Position
The RN Staff Nurse provides patient care in 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 in accordance with applicable Registered Nurse standards and scope of practice. The nurse assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care according to Legacy Health System patient care standards, including standards for patient assessment and transfer. This position is in the Adult Emergency Room at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland. The 29-bed Emergency Room is open 24 hours a day and serves approximately 44,000 patients annually. Legacy Emanuel is a Level 1 Pediatric and Adult Trauma Center, a comprehensive Stroke Center, and home to the Oregon Burn Center. The Emergency staff are trauma-ready trained, with some nurses trained as Trauma Resuscitation Nurses.
Requirements
- Education as required by licensure.
- At least 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.
- Additional clinical experience requirements may vary based on the department in which the position is used.
- 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.
- Current applicable state RN license.
- AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.
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 approval of the site CNO.
- Emergency RN experience preferred.
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.
- Follow Legacy Health System patient care standards, including standards for patient assessment and transfer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
