RN Staff Nurse - Endoscopy

Legacy Health • Vancouver, WA

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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 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 standards, including standards for patient assessment and transfer.

This position is with the Endoscopy department at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, a modern hospital in Southwest Washington. The role requires current acute care Endoscopy experience with basic and advanced procedures. The nurse must be able to meet a 45-minute call requirement: one call shift per week and one call weekend per month. Weekday call runs from 16:30 to 07:00; weekend call runs from 16:30 Friday to 07:00 Monday.

Requirements

• Current applicable state Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
• 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.
• Current acute care Endoscopy experience with basic and advanced procedures.
• Ability to meet the 45-minute call requirement.
• 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.
• Education as required by licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or degree in progress; BSN may be required for specific assignments.
• Medical outpatient procedure experience.
• IV sedation experience.

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 in accordance with Legacy Health System standards, including standards for patient assessment and transfer.
• Meet the 45-minute call requirement, including one call shift per week and one call weekend per month.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed