Relocation Assistance Available
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced emergency department where your expertise as a nurse is valued? Do you value critical thinking and getting to care for patients of all ages? Enjoy free parking, a safe neighborhood, and an easy commute from almost anywhere in the Portland Metro area.
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. Annually, 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.
The Legacy nursing philosophy focuses on patients and their families. Their expertise is sought after and respected by our health care team. 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.
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. Emergency RN experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability of positive interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians and the community.
AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.
Working Conditions: Risk of exposure to blood and body fluids . Risk of exposure to hazardous airborne pathogens particles Annual N95 HMR Full Face fit testing and E required .
