RN Staff Nurse - Cardiovascular ICU

Legacy Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health seeks a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care within a collaborative unit in Portland, OR. You will work under clinical supervision, perform nursing processes, and participate in team-based patient care, with emphasis on safety and quality.

Required licensure and BLS; BSN preferred for some assignments. One year RN experience or completion of RN Residency is expected; the role integrates with the Legacy Health system standards and patient transfer guidelines.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families and team members.
• Ability to navigate electronic systems used in nursing care and documentation.
• BSN preferred for select assignments; valid RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care within an assigned department/unit.
• Collaborates with the clinical team under supervision of the manager or designee.
• Adheres to Standards and Scope of Practice for RN role.
• Performs nursing processes: assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Follows Legacy Health standards for patient care and transfer procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Keyboard skills

Electronic systems

Education

BSN preferred

RN licensure

Job description

The Legacy nursing philosophy focuses on patients and their families. Our nurses embody this philosophy in everything they do, as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers and caregivers. Their expertise is sought after and respected by our health care team. In short, they are the face of wellness at Legacy. Does this sound like an environment in which you could thrive? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care within an assigned department/unit
• Functions as a member of the health care team in collaboration with and under the direction of the clinical manager or designee
• Adheres to the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse
• Performs all aspects of the nursing process:
  • Assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care
• Follows established patient care standards set by Legacy Health System, including standards for patient assessment & patient transfer.

Education:

• As required by licensure. BSN or degree in progress strongly preferred. 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.

Experience

• One-year registered nursing experience or completion of either the Legacy Health RN Residency program or a nursing program that is equivalent in content, curriculum and duration.
• Additional clinical experience requirements may vary dependent upon the specific department in which the position is utilized.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability of 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.

Licensure

• Current applicable state RN license required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association required.

Pay Range

USD $54.37 - USD $81.21 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: https://www.legacyhealth.org/for-health-professionals/careers/benefits