RN Staff Nurse - Respiratory Therapy
About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
- Provides patient care within an assigned department/unit
- Functions as a member of the health care team in collaboration with and under the direction of the clinical manager or designee
- Adheres to the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse
- Performs all aspects of the nursing process: assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care
- Follows established patient care standards set by Legacy Health System, including standards for patient assessment & patient 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.
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
Licensure
- Current applicable state RN license required
- BLS for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association required
Pay
USD $54.37 - USD $81.21 /Hr.
Benefits
For more information about employee benefits, visit www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you.