RN Staff Nurse - Emergency
About The Position
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 role follows the applicable Registered Nurse Standards and Scope of Practice and Legacy Health System patient care standards, including standards for patient assessment and transfer. The nurse assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care. The position is based in the Emergency Department at Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, a full-service community hospital in Tualatin, Oregon. The 24/7, 17-bed ED serves adult and pediatric patients from five counties. Patients are also cared for in a 10-room Ambulatory Care Unit from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Requirements
- Meet education requirements applicable to RN licensure.
- Have one year of registered nursing experience, or have completed the Legacy Health RN Residency program or a nursing program equivalent in content, curriculum, and duration.
- Meet any additional clinical experience requirements applicable to the department.
- Demonstrate positive interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians, and the community.
- Have keyboard skills and the ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
- Hold a current applicable state RN license.
- Hold AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
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.
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.
- Follow applicable Registered Nurse Standards and Scope of Practice and Legacy Health System patient care standards.
- Assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Follow established standards for patient assessment and transfer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
