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

RN Staff Nurse - Medical Acute Care Unit

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. 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. MACU (Unit 15) is located on the first floor of Emanuel Medical Center. MACU (Unit 15) has twenty-nine (29) private beds. All rooms have capacity for remote telemetry monitoring. Primary patient population/diagnoses/interventions/services:1) Stable cardiac disorders which may or may not require continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring2) Chest pain3) Electrolyte imbalances4) Hypoglycemia requiring management5) End-of-life care6) Stable GI Bleed and Gastrointestinal disorders7) Asthma/COPD/Dyspnea and pulmonary disorders8) Altered mental status related to opiate overdose or other medications9) Persistent nausea and vomiting10) Vertigo/dizziness/syncope11) Overflow surgical patients (room availability permitting)12) Stable transfers from PCCU/CVICU on non-titratable cardiac drips with primary cardiac diagnosis13) Overflow trauma patients (room availability permitting)14) Severe pain not resolved in the ED15) Skin and/or facial infections which may/may not require wound care management/antibiotics 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. 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 * Current applicable state RN license required. * AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.