Legacy Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) ED - Emergency Department for a nursing job in Saint Benedict, Oregon.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
Overview:
Relocation Assistance Available
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 Silverton Medical Center
Located approximately 40 miles south of Portland, in the heart of Oregon's beautiful Willamette Valley, Legacy Silverton Medical Center serves the needs of the communities within Marion, Clackamas and Polk Counties and provides outstanding medical services that attracts patients from nearby large and rural communities. The town of Silverton itself offers a small town feel surrounded by abundant farmland, wonderful schools, and great restaurants. Opportunities for recreational activities include hiking, fishing, and biking.
The hospital’s 12 bed emergency department staffs physicians, RNs, paramedics and technicians 24 – 7. The site holds a level IV trauma designation and provides comprehensive emergency services to all patients presenting to the ER. Services available include access to specialty physicians, a clinical laboratory, and diagnostic imaging. The LSMC emergency department serves a diverse patient population and enjoys a reputation for friendly and compassionate care with shorter wait times compared with other regional ERs. The unique blend of beautiful and exciting geography along with small town charm and exceptional clinical care make the LSMC emergency department a truly special place to work and receive care.
The RN Staff Nurse SH position at Legacy Silverton Medical Center falls under an agreement between the Oregon Nurses Association and Silverton Medical Center and will include union dues. For further information, please see the general ONA website: and the Silverton Medical Center specific ONA webpage: . This website houses information about the representatives, bylaws, benefits, policies, a copy of the contract, membership application, news and updates.
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 preferred.
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.
Emergency RN 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:
- 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 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 .
Legacy Health Job ID #1580-24-40678. Posted job title: rn staff nurse - emergency
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.
Benefits
- 403b retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits