RN Staff Nurse - Progressive Cardiac Care Unit

About the Role

At Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, we uphold a nursing philosophy centered on patients and their families. Our nurses serve as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers, and caregivers, embodying this philosophy in every aspect of their work. Their expertise is highly respected within our healthcare team, making them the face of wellness at Legacy. This opportunity is ideal for those who thrive in a patient-focused environment.

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is Southwest Washington’s most modern hospital, featuring the latest technology in a setting designed for comfort and comprehensive family care. We specialize in innovations such as joint replacement, robotic surgery, pelvic health for women, cancer care, intensive care for newborns, neurosurgery, and medical care for children.

Patient Population and Specialties Served

• Adult cardiology, including pacemaker placement, congestive heart failure (CHF), acute coronary syndrome (ACS), and telemetry
• Medical-surgical care for conditions such as diabetes mellitus (DM), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), dialysis, and addiction
• Primary diagnoses: acute coronary syndrome, chest pain, pre- and post-cardiac procedure patients (permanent pacers, ICD, coronary angiograms), congestive heart failure, patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), general medical, stable tracheostomy, seizure monitoring, addiction-related illness, and psychiatric patients needing acute medical intervention

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within an assigned department/unit as a member of the healthcare team, under the direction of the clinical manager or designee
• Assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in alignment with Legacy Health System’s standards, including those for patient assessment and transfer
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care

Requirements

• Current applicable state RN license
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers certification

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 Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
• Experience: One year of registered nursing experience or completion of either the Legacy Health RN Residency program or an equivalent nursing program in content, curriculum, and duration. Additional clinical experience requirements may vary by department.
• Knowledge/Skills:
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate positively and effectively with colleagues, patients, families, physicians, and the community
  • Proficiency in keyboard skills and navigation of electronic systems applicable to job functions

Pay

USD $54.37 - USD $81.21 per hour.

Benefits

For details on employee benefits, visit: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you.