RN Staff Nurse - Children's ED

Legacy Health • Portland, OR

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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, in cooperation with and under the direction of the clinical manager or designee. 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 in the Randall Children’s Emergency Department at Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel, a regional center providing care for infants, children, and teens. The department emphasizes family-centered, compassionate care, teamwork, autonomy in problem-solving, and play as part of children’s healing and wellness. Staff participate in a shared governance system for decisions about staffing, practice changes, and education.

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 depending on the department.
• 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 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.
• Pediatric ED experience is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with adult ED experience or strong pediatric experience will be considered.

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 according to established Legacy Health System standards, including standards for patient assessment and transfer.

What This Job Offers

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