RN Staff Nurse - Short Stay

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

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center in Oregon seeks an RN Staff Nurse to join its acute care team. You will provide direct patient care within an assigned unit under the clinical manager, following Legacy Health standards.

Required BSN or degree in progress, 1 year RN experience, current state RN license and BLS; strong communication and computer skills. Compensation ranges from USD 54.37 to USD 81.21 per hour.

Qualifications

• BSN or degree in progress strongly preferred; BSN may be required for specific assignments.
• One-year RN experience or completion of Legacy RN Residency or equivalent.
• Current acute care hospital experience preferred; recovery and discharge experience preferred.
• Knowledge of positive interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families and staff.
• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in an assigned department/unit under supervision of the clinical manager.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care following Legacy standards.
• Collaborate with health care team to ensure safe, effective care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Keyboard skills

Education

BSN 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?

Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center is East County’s full-service hospital, always expanding to meet the community’s growing needs and offering an award-winning patient experience delivered with a personal touch. We offer advanced imaging, a modern emergency department, a welcoming family birth center, surgical services, intensive care, cancer care, gastroenterology 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.

Current acute care hospital experience, ambulatory surgery/procedure pre‑op/post‑op experience preferred; recovery and discharge 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.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you