RN Staff Nurse - Short Stay Unit

RemoteWorker US; Lafayette (OR); On-site; USD 69,665 - 104,077; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lafayette, Oregon is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to ensure high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have a BSN or be in progress, with at least one year of nursing experience. Responsibilities include assessing and implementing patient care and collaborating with the healthcare team. The position offers a pay range of USD $50.57 - $75.55 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current applicable state RN license required.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required.
• One-year registered nursing experience or completion of a nursing program required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care within assigned department/unit.
• Assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Cooperate with clinical manager and health care team.

Skills

Positive interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Keyboard skills

Ability to navigate electronic systems

Education

BSN or degree in progress

Job description

Overview

Relocation assistance available to RNs new to Legacy!

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 Meridian Park Medical Center is the South metro area’s full-service medical center, with the friendly feel of a community hospital and the skill and services of a much larger medical center. Among our specialties: stroke, chest pain, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, cancer care, orthopedic and total joint surgery and a birth center and breast health center.

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.

LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action.

Equal opportunity employee/vets/disabled.

Licensure

• Current applicable state RN license required.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Pay Range: USD $50.57 - USD $75.55 /Hr.