RN Staff Nurse - Operating Room (Transition Program)
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
RN Staff Nurse - Operating Room (Transition Program)
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 23-30032
Type: Regular Full-Time
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. 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. Currently there are 19 ORs/procedure
suites, performing an average of 50 cases/day for both Adult and
Pediatric specialties including, cardiovascular, thoracic,
neurosurgery, urology, orthopedic, ENT, Burns, OMFS, Plastics,
Gynaecology and robotics. In July 2018, construction commenced on
the new Emanuel West tower which includes brand new operating
rooms, PACU, Central Sterile and other support areas.
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. This opening for the Operating Room
is designed for RN's with a minimum of one year of RN experience
who have a strong desire to work in the OR. Transition training
into the OR setting will take at least 6-9 months and will include
successful completion of the 16 day AORN periop 101 course,
completed over the first 9 weeks. Orientation includes class time
and didactic learning along with precepted shifts in the ORs to
apply learning in the practice setting.
Must be available to meet the 30-minute call time. Call schedule
will be every 5th weekend 7AM Sat - 7 AM Monday, 3 week nights
every 6 weeks 11PM - 7AM. 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 ActionEqual Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
PI200687058
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