RN Charge Nurse - Emergency at Legacy Health summary:
The RN Charge Nurse at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center leads the emergency department's nursing team, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient unit operations. This role involves supervising staff, facilitating communication across departments, and implementing policies to enhance teamwork and patient outcomes. Candidates must possess a nursing degree and relevant clinical experience, showcasing strong leadership and communication skills while demonstrating commitment to compassionate care.
Overview:
Join Our Emergency Department as a Registered Nurse (RN) at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and their families? At Legacy Health, we're a community that values compassionate care, teamwork, and the expertise of our nurses. We're looking for dedicated, skilled RNs to join our exceptional team at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center and help us provide outstanding care.
About Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center: Located in vibrant Northwest Portland, Legacy Good Samaritan is known for its cutting-edge care in specialties like cancer, neurology, kidney transplantation, and more. We also offer Oregon's only 24-hour urgent care center right next to our emergency room, ensuring seamless, around-the-clock care for patients.
Our Emergency Department: Our 23-bed adult emergency/urgent care department, with 45,000 patient visits annually, features a 4-bed urgent care area embedded within the ED for patients requiring immediate care. Our private rooms are equipped with up-to-date technology, and we provide specialized care pathways for diverse patient needs, including elders and behavioral health patients.
Responsibilities:
The RN Charge Nurse is accountable for the direct coordination and supervision of unit operations. Serves as a role model and resource for patient care. Provides leadership and promotes team-building among staff. Facilitates communication between staff, physicians, management and all other customers. Is responsible for effective implementation of policies, procedures and standards.
Qualifications:
Education: Academic degree in nursing (BSN or MSN/MN) required.
Experience: One year of relevant clinical experience at proficient to expert level of practice required. Demonstrated knowledge of operations, including staffing and scheduling, budget management, workflow planning, performance management and staff development.
Skills: Ability to manage a broad span of control through implementation of a self-directed team approach. Strong communication and leadership skills, and a willingness to lead by example. Must meet requirements of RN Staff Nurse Job Description and performs duties in any clinical capacity as needed. 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/Vets/Disabled
Licensure:
Current applicable state RN license required and AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.
Pay Range: USD $53.61 - USD $80.07 /Hr.
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Emergency Nursing, Patient Care, Healthcare Leadership, Nursing Team Management, Emergency Department, Compassionate Care, Clinical Experience, BLS Certification