RN Staff Nurse - Labor & Delivery

Legacy Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 74,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland is seeking an RN to provide patient care within an assigned unit. You will collaborate with the clinical team under the direction of the manager and ensure adherence to nursing standards.

The role requires RN licensure with BLS from the American Heart Association. A BSN is strongly preferred for specific assignments, and prior RN residency or equivalent programs may be considered.

Qualifications

• Education: BSN or degree in progress strongly preferred; BSN may be required for specific assignments.
• Experience: One-year RN experience or completion of Legacy RN Residency or equivalent program.
• Skills: Demonstrated positive interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, physicians and the community; keyboard skills for electronic systems.

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 Registered Nurse.
• Performs all aspects of the nursing process: assesses, plans, implements, evaluates.
• Follows established patient care standards set by Legacy Health System, including patient assessment and transfer.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Keyboard skills

Education

BSN preferred or in progress

Job description

Overview

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.

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland is known for its specialty programs and clinical excellence. Legacy Good Samaritan features nationally renowned doctors in cancer care, kidney transplantations, neurology, ophthalmology, weight-loss surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation and more, plus Oregon’s only 24-hour urgent care that’s located alongside an emergency room, with access to emergency care if needed.

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.

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.

• 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.

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