RN Staff Nurse - TRACU
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
RN Staff Nurse - TRACU
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 22-28820
Type: Part Time - Benefitted
Emanuel Medical Ctr campus
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.
The TRACU (Trauma Recovery Acute Care Unit) is a 33-bed unit that
provides care to adult trauma patients. This unit provides care for
the patient with acute neurosurgical, orthopedic, and other
multisystem trauma injuries.
Priority for admission is given to any adult patient with
neurosurgical or orthopedic trauma. A variety of interventions
including portable ventilators, multisystem trauma care, pain
management and blood/blood products administration pre/post op care
of adult neurosurgical patients including those requiring
ventriculostomy management, may occur in this patient
population.
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 strongly preferred; TRACU will train nurses
that have a strong desire to learn and grow.
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
PI200566016
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