RN Staff Nurse - Medical Specialties

Overview

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 Meridian Park Medical Center is the South Metro area’s full-service medical center, with the friendly feel of a community hospital and the skill and services of a much larger medical center. Among our specialties: stroke, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, cancer care, and orthopedic and total joint surgery. Plus, a birth center and breast health center.

 

The Medical Specialties Unit is located on the first, second, and third floor, units 1B, 1D, 2C, & 3D of Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center. Number of beds: 52 beds, all private bed. 

 

Primary patient population/diagnoses:

Age groups served:

Adult and geriatric patients

Pediatric patients ≥ 15 years of age and ≥ 40 kg

Medical diagnoses

Cardiac diagnoses

Stable patients with acute coronary syndrome

Stable patients with decompensated CHF

Endocrine disorders, including, but not limited to, diabetes

End-of-life care when transferring to home or an inpatient hospice setting is not realistic based on life expectancy

Infection diseases

GI disorders, including, but not limited to, Crone’s disease, obstruction

Neurological disorders, acute and chronic, including, but not limited to:

Brain injury

Multiple sclerosis

• Seizure monitoring with continuous EEG monitoring

Spinal cord injury

Oncology diagnoses, including, but not limited to:

Conditions related to the cancer, e.g. chemotherapy, neutropenia, symptom management related to treatment, crisis management and/or pain control.

Specific care related to oncologic conditions, administration of chemotherapy, and surgery.

Pulmonary, including, but not limited to, COPD, stable ventilator management, respiratory isolation

Psychiatric patients requiring acute medical intervention

Overflow surgical patients as per surgical scope of service

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 Range

USD $54.37 - USD $81.21 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you