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Our nurses have a superpower that combines compassion, professionalism, grit and determination. They are advocates, collaborators, communicators and problem-solvers. Their expertise is sought after and respected by our health care team and our patients. They play a key role in making life better for our patients, our staff and the community. 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.
The RN Staff Nurse is 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.
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland is known for its specialty programs and clinical excellence. Legacy Good Samaritan features nationally renowned doctors in cancer care, kidney transplantations, neurology, ophthalmology, weight-loss surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation and more, plus Oregon's only 24-hour urgent care that's located alongside an emergency room, with access to emergency care if
needed.
Responsibilities
Clinical Practice:Participation in standards development. Defined patient outcomes are achieved through provision of expert information, recommendations and collaboration in care and clinical practice.
Serves as a clinical resource for patients/families and is identified as such by the clinical service area and physicians.
Collaborates with patients/families and members of the multidisciplinary care team in the development, implementation and evaluation of the patient Plan of Care.
Facilitates transition planning with patients/families and members of the multidisciplinary care team.
Streamlines patient continuum of care transitions and logistical issues, by providing liaison role between patient and medical staff, allied healthcare providers and other community resources.
Ensures care plan is current and is communicated to all care team members.
Provides assessment, teaching, communication, emotional and spiritual support with a holistic approach.
Provides education to patient/family in order to assist with patient-led treatment decisions.
Participates in problem-focused teams when needed.
Patient/family contact
Assesses patient medical, educational, emotional, social, financial and logistical needs.
Initiates patient contact at referral and high stress points (i.e., at diagnosis, and/or when symptom management issues arise) in the care continuum.
Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, clinic and hospital personnel.
Informs patient of and refers him/her on, as appropriate, to community resources, counseling and support groups.
Refers patient/family on to the appropriate resources to address transportation, medication, health insurance and financial issues.
Provides patient/family with resource contact information.
Facilitates scheduling of medical consultations and support services if appropriate.
Facilitates access between patient and physician(s).
Facilitates access to support staff as needed (i.e., social worker, dietician, pharmacist, therapist, etc.).
Education: Theories and principles of education are utilized to support the educational development of patients and families.
Assesses patients' understanding of diagnosis, treatment options, plan of care, medical terminology, resources and clarifies information as needed.
Participates in the development and implementation of teaching materials.
Utilizes and/or develops/revises education materials.
Encourages patient to keep a log of questions to ask his/her healthcare provider(s) and suggests retaining copies of patient's own medical records.
Encourages and/or assists patient to contact physician/allied healthcare staff for follow-up questions.
Assesses patient/family understanding of discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Community outreach and professional development activities
Organizes and facilitates support and educational groups specific to diagnosis.
Organizes, facilitates and presents professional/community education programs (i.e., prevention, screening, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, symptom management and survivorship).
Attends unit trainings/meetings and conferences as required.
Continually stays current with department staff RN educational/skills competencies.
Research studies
Actively identifies patients for LH research studies.
Assists in the development of LH research studies
Assists with research activities.
Provides patient education regarding specific research studies, provides research brochures when appropriate, and makes patient referrals to research staff.
Quality/Care Services: Leadership is provided in the utilization of CQI principles to continuously improve and evaluate innovation for high risk, high volume patients and/or system variances.
Participates in and provides leadership for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
Identifies, develops and monitors program quality indicators relating to coordination of care, compliance with plan of care and patient satisfaction.
Utilizes quality indicators in ongoing program development.
Serves as ambassador, representing clinical service area.
Performs all duties in a manner which promotes team concept and which fulfills Legacy vision and mission.
Qualifications
Education:
Academic degree in nursing (BSN or MSN/MN) required; MSN/MN preferred.
Experience:
Minimum two years progressively more responsible clinical experience in the specialty field directly related to the assigned patient population.
LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION:
Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
Licensure
Current applicable state RN licensure. If assigned to Chronic Wound Care, WOCN or comparable certification preferred; must be obtained within six months of hire.
Our nurses have a superpower that combines compassion, professionalism, grit and determination. They are advocates, collaborators, communicators and problem-solvers. Their expertise is sought after and respected by our health care team and our patients. They play a key role in making life better for our patients, our staff and the community. 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.
The RN Staff Nurse is 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.
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland is known for its specialty programs and clinical excellence. Legacy Good Samaritan features nationally renowned doctors in cancer care, kidney transplantations, neurology, ophthalmology, weight-loss surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation and more, plus Oregon's only 24-hour urgent care that's located alongside an emergency room, with access to emergency care if
needed.
Responsibilities
Clinical Practice:Participation in standards development. Defined patient outcomes are achieved through provision of expert information, recommendations and collaboration in care and clinical practice.
Serves as a clinical resource for patients/families and is identified as such by the clinical service area and physicians.
Collaborates with patients/families and members of the multidisciplinary care team in the development, implementation and evaluation of the patient Plan of Care.
Facilitates transition planning with patients/families and members of the multidisciplinary care team.
Streamlines patient continuum of care transitions and logistical issues, by providing liaison role between patient and medical staff, allied healthcare providers and other community resources.
Ensures care plan is current and is communicated to all care team members.
Provides assessment, teaching, communication, emotional and spiritual support with a holistic approach.
Provides education to patient/family in order to assist with patient-led treatment decisions.
Participates in problem-focused teams when needed.
Patient/family contact
Assesses patient medical, educational, emotional, social, financial and logistical needs.
Initiates patient contact at referral and high stress points (i.e., at diagnosis, and/or when symptom management issues arise) in the care continuum.
Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, clinic and hospital personnel.
Informs patient of and refers him/her on, as appropriate, to community resources, counseling and support groups.
Refers patient/family on to the appropriate resources to address transportation, medication, health insurance and financial issues.
Provides patient/family with resource contact information.
Facilitates scheduling of medical consultations and support services if appropriate.
Facilitates access between patient and physician(s).
Facilitates access to support staff as needed (i.e., social worker, dietician, pharmacist, therapist, etc.).
Education: Theories and principles of education are utilized to support the educational development of patients and families.
Assesses patients' understanding of diagnosis, treatment options, plan of care, medical terminology, resources and clarifies information as needed.
Participates in the development and implementation of teaching materials.
Utilizes and/or develops/revises education materials.
Encourages patient to keep a log of questions to ask his/her healthcare provider(s) and suggests retaining copies of patient's own medical records.
Encourages and/or assists patient to contact physician/allied healthcare staff for follow-up questions.
Assesses patient/family understanding of discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Community outreach and professional development activities
Organizes and facilitates support and educational groups specific to diagnosis.
Organizes, facilitates and presents professional/community education programs (i.e., prevention, screening, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, symptom management and survivorship).
Attends unit trainings/meetings and conferences as required.
Continually stays current with department staff RN educational/skills competencies.
Research studies
Actively identifies patients for LH research studies.
Assists in the development of LH research studies
Assists with research activities.
Provides patient education regarding specific research studies, provides research brochures when appropriate, and makes patient referrals to research staff.
Quality/Care Services: Leadership is provided in the utilization of CQI principles to continuously improve and evaluate innovation for high risk, high volume patients and/or system variances.
Participates in and provides leadership for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
Identifies, develops and monitors program quality indicators relating to coordination of care, compliance with plan of care and patient satisfaction.
Utilizes quality indicators in ongoing program development.
Serves as ambassador, representing clinical service area.
Performs all duties in a manner which promotes team concept and which fulfills Legacy vision and mission.
Qualifications
Education:
Academic degree in nursing (BSN or MSN/MN) required; MSN/MN preferred.
Experience:
Minimum two years progressively more responsible clinical experience in the specialty field directly related to the assigned patient population.
LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION:
Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
Licensure
Current applicable state RN licensure. If assigned to Chronic Wound Care, WOCN or comparable certification preferred; must be obtained within six months of hire.
