RN Staff Nurse - Operating Room (Transition Position)

Company: Legacy Health
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

RN Staff Nurse - Operating Room (Transition Position)US-OR-PORTLANDJob ID: 25-43181Type: Regular Full-TimeEmanuel Medical Ctr campusOverviewRelocation 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 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. - -ResponsibilitiesResponsible 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.QualificationsEducation: - 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 Monday3 week nights every 6 weeks 11PM - 7AM -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.PI2e7b5a5d67a9-37820-37568048

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