RN Staff Nurse - Emergency

Legacy Health; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health is seeking a skilled RN Staff Nurse to join our team at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Vancouver, WA. You will provide direct patient care within an assigned department, collaborating with the health care team to ensure safe, timely, and effective care across the patient care continuum.

The role requires a WA RN license, BSN in progress preferred, and completion of RN Residency or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; degree in progress acceptable.
• Active RN license in Washington.
• 1 year RN experience or RN Residency program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within an assigned department/unit per standards.
• Collaborate with care team to optimize patient flow and outcomes.
• Document care using electronic health records and charting systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Electronic charting

Education

BSN in progress

WA RN Licensure

Tools

AHA BLS Certification

EHR

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.

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is Southwest Washington’s most modern hospital, offering the latest technology in a setting designed for comfort and care for the whole family. We feature innovations in joint replacement, robotic surgery, pelvic health for women, cancer care, intensive care for newborns, neurosurgery, medical care for children and more.

Legacy Salmon Creek is a Joint Commission accredited Primary Stroke Center. The Emergency Department has 32 beds, with 75,000 annual visits. We have a unique triage intake process with a provider in triage. This process helps improve patient flow and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Responsible for patient care within an assigned department/unit and participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of the clinical manager or designee as defined by the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse. The RN Staff Nurse assesses, analyzes, plans, implements and evaluates patient care following established patient care standards for Legacy Health System including those for patient assessment and transfer.

Qualifications

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.

Emergency RN Experience Preferred

Knowledge/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.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.

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.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.