Overview: Relocation assistance available. 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. Legacy Meridian is Stroke certified by the Joint Commission and the American Stroke , 37,500 adult and pediatric patients from five counties visit the 24/7 17 bed ED, which was remodeled in 2015, in this community hospital located in Tualatin (a suburb of Portland). Patients are cared for in our 10 room Ambulatory Care Unit from 11am to 11pm. 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.Emergency RN 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 emoployer/vets/disabled. Licensure: Current applicable state RN license required. AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers. Pay Range: USD $50.57 - USD $75.55 /Hr. Working Conditions: Risk of exposure to blood and body fluids . Must be able to lift push pull 20 40 pounds. Risk of exposure to hazardous airborne pathogens particles Annual N95 HMR Full Face fit testing and E required .
