RN Charge Nurse - Transfer Receiving Unit
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 8, 2025
Job Description:
Overview: Join Our Transfer Receiving Unit Team at Legacy Good
Samaritan Medical Center! Are you passionate about patient care and
advancing your nursing career? At Legacy Good Samaritan, we value
compassion, teamwork, and nursing expertise. We foster a safe
environment that promotes both personal and professional growth.
Good Samaritan is home to renowned centers of excellence,
including:
- Top-rated cancer care
- Devers Eye Institute (surgery & research)
- Legacy Kidney Transplant Services
- Legacy Gender Care Services
- Rehabilitation Institute of Oregon (RIO)
- Weight Loss & Diabetes Institute
- Complex Elective Surgery Relocation assistance available for
new nurses to Legacy! Responsibilities: In our 17-bed unit, you'll
care for diverse patients in adult cardiology and medical-surgical
specialties, including CHF, ACS, telemetry monitoring, and chronic
conditions. You'll work in a fast-paced environment with a 3:1
ratio, high patient turnover, and a goal of maintaining a length of
stay under 8 hours, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to
deliver high-quality care. Responsibilities:
- Lead daily nursing operations and support your team on the
floor.
- Handle staffing, scheduling, workflow planning, and basic
budget decisions.
- Jump in with direct patient care when needed.
- Oversee patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Help onboard and support new team members.
- Promote a positive, respectful team environment with good
communication.
- Make sure patient care meets safety standards and reflects best
practices.
- Support patient education and include families in the care
process.
- Collaborate with other units and nursing leaders to coordinate
care.
- Offer feedback, coaching, and recognition to staff.
- Use electronic health records and systems confidently.
Qualifications: Qualifications:
- BSN or MSN/MN required.
- Current RN license (must be valid in applicable state).
- At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience at a proficient
level or higher.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Comfortable managing teams and making decisions on the go.
- Familiar with basic budget planning and operations.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
- Computer-savvy, especially with healthcare systems.
- Committed to professional development and upholding
organizational values. Licensure:
- Current applicable state RN license required.
- AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers required. Why Legacy Good
Samaritan Transfer Receiving Unit?
- Career Growth: Mentorship, leadership development, and
advancement in an inclusive, supportive environment.
- Mission-Driven Care: Support Legacy's mission to promote good
health by specializing in transfers, helping balance local
hospitals by accepting patients from surrounding areas.
- Collaborative Culture: A team-oriented environment where
everyone works together to deliver exceptional patient care. Ready
to make a difference? Work, live, and play in vibrant neighborhoods
like NW 23rd, Slabtown, and Pearl. If you're ready to bring your
expertise to a forward-thinking, patient-centered community, we'd
love to hear from you! Pay Range: USD $53.61 - USD $80.07 /Hr.
Keywords: Legacy Health, Portland , RN Charge Nurse - Transfer Receiving Unit, Healthcare , Portland, Oregon
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