staff - Charge Nurse (RN) - Oncology - $48-90 per hour

Legacy Health is seeking a Oncology Charge Nurse (RN) for a nursing job in PORTLAND, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Oncology
• Discipline : RN
• Duration : Ongoing
• Employment Type : Staff

Overview :

Relocation assistance available for nurses 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 Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland is known for its specialty programs and clinical excellence. Legacy Good Samaritan features nationally renowned doctors in cancer care, kidney transplantations, neurology, ophthalmology, weight-loss surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation and more, plus Oregon’s only 24-hour urgent care that’s located alongside an emergency room, with access to emergency care if needed.

Cancer Care Unit is the only designated inpatient cancer department in Legacy Health. We are the oldest Cancer Network on the West Coast. We are a small part of a larger network that includes, inpatient, outpatient, nurse navigators, tumor boards, etc … We care for complex surgical cases, including urology, colorectal, gynecology, breast and hepatobiliary (these are the biggest volume), but also medical oncology, end of life / palliative, autologous stem cell transplantation and a unique patient population of gender affirmation surgeries. We are proud of the diversity we represent in our team, supportive and welcoming culture and considered by travelers to be “the best contract they ever had”.

Responsibilities :

The RN Charge Nurse is accountable for the direct coordination and supervision of unit operations. Serves as a role model and resource for patient care. Provides leadership and promotes team-building among staff. Facilitates communication between staff, physicians, management and all other customers. Is responsible for effective implementation of policies, procedures and standards.

Qualifications :

Education :   Academic degree in nursing (BSN or MSN / MN) required.

Experience : One year of relevant clinical experience at proficient to expert level of practice required. Demonstrated knowledge of operations, including staffing and scheduling, budget management, workflow planning, performance management and staff development.

Skills : Ability to manage a broad span of control through implementation of a self-directed team approach. Strong communication and leadership skills, and a willingness to lead by example. Must meet requirements of RN Staff Nurse Job Description and performs duties in any clinical capacity as needed. 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 Employer / Vets / Disabled

Licensure :

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

Pay Range :

USD $53.61 - USD $80.07 / Hr.

Legacy Health Job ID #1580-24-40737. Posted job title : rn charge nurse - medical oncology

About Legacy Health

Join our team and be a part of creating the gold standard in care safety. Together, we're building the safest environment for giving and receiving care, where both patients and caregivers thrive.

Who is Legacy Health?

Good health for our people, our patients, our communities and our world — these are not just words. They are commitments that form the core of our mission, and we take them seriously. That mission matches a profound and serious footprint : Legacy Health is a locally owned nonprofit, six-hospital health system that also includes a full-service children’s hospital, a 24-hour mental and behavioral health services center, and more than 70 primary care, specialty and urgent care clinics, 14,000 employees and nearly 3,000 health care providers.

We provide comprehensive health care services across the Portland and Vancouver metro area and mid-Willamette Valley and have the most five-star ratings for hospitals in the region. From rural areas to urban centers, we play a critical role in the lives of 2.5 million people.

As one of the largest employers in the area, people trust Legacy with their health and livelihoods. That is why Forbes named Legacy one of the best large employers in America in 2023. That vote of trust also demands that we leave a positive mark on our community beyond the hallways of our hospitals and clinics. As a reflective and open-minded organization, we value the ideals of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) patient care across our system.

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