RN Staff Nurse - Medical Specialties

Legacy Health; Vancouver (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Legacy Health as an RN Staff Nurse where you will be essential in providing exceptional patient care within our modern facilities. This role requires a commitment to high standards in nursing excellence, with opportunities for growth and development in a supportive environment. We're looking for passionate professionals who are ready to embody our nursing philosophy of advocating for patients and their families.

Qualifications

• BSN or equivalent education strongly preferred.
• One year of registered nursing experience required.
• Current state RN license mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care in the assigned department/unit.
• Assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Collaborate as a member of the health care team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Keyboard skills

Education

BSN or degree in progress

Current applicable state RN license

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.

Medical Specialties has thirty-two private beds with capacity for 12 patients to have remote telemetry monitoring.

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.

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.

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 $50.57 - USD $75.55 /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.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

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.