Registered Nurse (RN) - Resource
Legacy Health System
Portland, OR

Staff RN - Women's Services Resource Team

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. Responsibilities 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. The primary function of this job is to be available and flexible to float to various sites throughout Legacy Health System and provide patient care. Participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of a clinical manager or designee as defined by the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse. The RN Resource Team assesses, analyzes, plans, implements and evaluates patient care following established patient care standards for Legacy Health including those for patient assessment and transfer. This job is paid at a flat rate plus appropriate differentials while working. 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: Three years registered nursing experience required. Additional requirements if assigned to Operating Room: A minimum of three years of recent Operating Room experience required. Additional requirements if assigned to a critical care unit: Three years critical care nursing experience required; the three-year requirement may be met for current Legacy employees who have a minimum of two years adult critical care experience plus one year emergency department, intensive care or pediatric critical care experience. ACLS required. Additional requirements if assigned to the medical surgical Pool: Three years medical surgical and telemetry nursing required. ACLS required. If assigned to the Emergency Department Pool: Three years Emergency department experience required. PALS and ACLS required. TNCC required within 6 months of hire. For the Pediatric Pool: Three years pediatric nursing experience required (NICU, PICU, Children's Emergency Department and/or Pediatrics). PALS required. NRP required within 6 months of hire. For the Women's Resource Pool: Three years recent labor and delivery experience, including one year high risk labor & delivery/antepartum experience, strongly preferred; 3 years perinatal experience (with 6 months Neonatal Resuscitation specialist experience) strongly preferred. ACLS and NRP required. OB-ACLS required when due for recertification. STABLE required within 6 months of hire. Additional requirements if assigned to Enterostomal Therapy: Three years enterostomal experience and current Wound, Ostomy Certification by the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB). Additional clinical experience requirements may vary dependent upon the specific department in which the position is utilized. 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: Follow guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action. Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled Licensure Both Oregon and Washington state RN licensure required. AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers required. Pay Range USD $77.77 - USD $77.77 /Hr.