RN Staff Nurse - NICU

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

About The Position

The RN Staff Nurse provides patient care within an assigned department or unit and participates as a member of the healthcare team, cooperating with and working under the direction of the clinical manager or designee. The nurse assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in accordance with Legacy Health System standards, including patient assessment and transfer standards. This role is in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel, a regional center for infants, children, and teens. The NICU cares for critically ill and premature infants, including babies born up to 16 weeks early and infants up to 28 days old. Care is evidence-based and updated according to national and international best practices. Relocation assistance is available for nurses new to Legacy. BSN completion is strongly preferred, and recent NICU experience is strongly preferred.

Requirements

  • Education as required by licensure.
  • 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 applicable state RN license.
  • AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
  • 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.
  • Additional clinical experience requirements may vary depending on the department.

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.
  • Recent NICU experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide patient care within an assigned department or unit.
  • Participate as a member of the healthcare 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.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance for nurses new to Legacy
  • Employee benefits are referenced, but specific benefits are not listed.
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