RN Staff Nurse - Medical Specialties at Legacy Health – TUALATIN, Oregon

Legacy Health

RN Staff Nurse - Medical Specialties

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
US-OR-TUALATIN

Job ID: 26-47311
Type: Regular Full-Time
Meridian Park Medical Ctr campus

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 Meridian Park Medical Center is located 12 miles SW of Portland. The Medical Specialties Unit is located on the first, second, and third floor, units 1B, 1D, 2C,
& 3D of Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center. Number of beds: 44 beds, all private beds

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 patients’ assessment and transfer. 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.