RN Staff Nurse - Surgical Services - Vancouver Washington

Company: Legacy Health
Location: Vancouver, Washington
Posted On: 11/21/2024

RN Staff Nurse - Surgical Services



US-WA-VANCOUVER

Job ID: 24-39807
Type: Regular Full-Time
Salmon Creek Medical Ctr campus

Overview

Relocation assistance available to nurses new to Legacy Health! 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 Salmon Creek Medical Center is Southwest Washington's most modern hospital, offering the latest technology in a setting designed for comfort and care for the whole family. We feature innovations in joint replacement, robotic surgery, pelvic health for women, cancer care, intensive care for newborns, neurosurgery, medical care for children and more. The Surgical Services department comprises areas in both the outpatient and inpatient surgical areas:

• 30 outpatient beds located on the 2nd
• 32 private inpatient beds on the 6th Primary patient population/diagnoses include elective, urgent, and emergent surgical cases:
  • Orthopedic
  • General Surgery
  • Gynecological
  • Urology
  • Ear, Nose, &Throat
  • Vascular
  • Plastics
  • Neruosurgery
  • Wound Debridement
  • Pain management
  • Cath Lab
  • Endoscopy
    
    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.Acute care experience with surgical/post procedural background preferred. Pediatric background helpful, but not required. This position is expected to cross-train to both inpatient and outpatient surgical areas and maintain competency to care for patients. Orientation and education will be provided to both areas to ensure appropriate training for the employee. This position is required to take call, with a 45-minute response, in the outpatient setting as required by unit expectations. The position requires Holiday and weekend rotation and varied shift start times. 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.
      
      
      Compensation details: 50.57-75.55 Hourly Wage
      
      
      
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