RN Staff Nurse - Medical / Surgical ICU

RN Staff Nurse - Medical / Surgical ICU at Legacy Health summary :

The RN Staff Nurse in the Medical / Surgical ICU at Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center provides essential care for seriously ill patients. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, while collaborating with a healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes. Qualified candidates should possess a current RN license, with a preference for those holding a BSN and having ICU experience.

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 Meridian Park Medical Center has a 16-bed Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit located 12 miles SW of Portland. Our ICU provides care to patients who are seriously ill or at high risk of developing life-threatening problems as a result of complex medical processes, renal or respiratory failure or patients who have suffered strokes, heart attacks or undergone invasive surgery.

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.

One year of ICU 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 :

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

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Registered Nurse, ICU Nurse, Medical / Surgical ICU, Patient Care, Healthcare, Nursing, Critical Care, BSN, Legacy Health, Nurse Responsibilities