RN Staff Nurse - Progressive Cardiac Care
About The Position
Legacy nursing centers its philosophy on patients and their families. Nurses serve as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers, and caregivers, and are respected members of the health care team. Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland is a local and regional leader in serious clinical illness and injury, with expertise in trauma, heart care, burns, significant wounds, stroke, and brain surgery. Its 22-bed Progressive Cardiac Care Unit (PCCU) is a cardiac telemetry and stepdown unit serving adult and geriatric cardiovascular patients. Patients in the unit require acute-care levels of nursing observation, intervention, assessment, and treatment based on their needs. 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. The nurse assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care according to Legacy Health System standards, including standards for patient assessment and transfer.
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.
- Acute-care experience.
- 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 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.
- Step-down cardiac or telemetry experience is 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 according to Legacy Health System standards, including patient assessment and transfer standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
