Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab
Legacy Health System
Portland, OR

RN Staff Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab

Overview Relocation assistance available to nurses new to Legacy!$15/hour standby pay available with this position 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 Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland plays a vital role as a local and regional leader in serious clinical illness or injury. With around-the-clock expertise for critical health issues, including experts in trauma, heart care, burns, significant wounds, stroke, brain surgery and more, Legacy Emanuel is central to the health of our community and critical to the care of the Northwest. Emanuel Medical Center is a Level 1 Trauma Center, Regional Burn Center and serves the needs of both adult hospital population as well as Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel. Nurses in collaboration with Angiography, Cardiovascular and Electrophysiology Technologists provide the highest quality care using the most advanced technologies for diagnosis and treatment in our Cardiovascular and Hybrid labs located at each Legacy site. Responsibilities Responsible for patient care within Emanuel Hospital Cath Lab 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 Cath 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. Cath Lab experience strongly preferred or critical care experience. Must be available to meet the 30-minute call time ($15/hr standby pay). Minimum call requirement - 1 day per week; one weekend every 4-6 weeks. 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 Employer/Vet/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 . Risk of exposure to surgical smoke . Risk of exposure to waste anesthesia gases Annual E required . 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 .