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RN Staff Nurse - Operating Room

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Legacy Health

Portland, Oregon

Posted Sep 2 · Not open to new grads

Shift
Nights
Unit
OR

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Nights
Term
Permanent
On the floor
On call
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
2+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$68/hr
nursing in Oregon$50/hr

The median for nursing in Oregon is $50/hr, across 239 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

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.

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Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland plays a vital role as a local and regional leader in serious clinical illness or injury. With around-the-clock expertise for critical health issues, including experts in trauma, heart care, burns, significant wounds, stroke, brain surgery and more, Legacy Emanuel is central to the health of our community and critical to the care of the Northwest. Emanuel Medical Center is a Level 1 Trauma Center, Regional Burn Center and serves the needs of both adult hospital population as well as Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel.

Currently there are 19 ORs/procedure suites, performing an average of 50 cases/day for both Adult and Pediatric specialties including, cardiovascular, thoracic, neurosurgery, urology, orthopedic, ENT, Burns, OMFS, Plastics, Gynaecology and robotics.

In July 2018, construction commenced on the new Emanuel West tower which includes brand new operating rooms, PACU, Central Sterile and other support areas.

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.

Two years of OR RN experience required; ability to scrub preferred.

Must be available to meet the 30-minute call time.

Call schedule will be every 5th weekend 7AM Sat - 7 AM Monday

3 week nights every 6 weeks 11PM - 7AM

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

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Two years of OR RN experience required; ability to scrub preferred. Must be available to meet the 30-minute call time. Call schedule w· from this posting

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.

Place

City
Portland, Oregon
Median rent
$1,655/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$90,919/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
5% above the national average

Portland area index 105.4, where 100 is the national average.

Address
2800 N Vancouver Ave #135, Portland, OR 97227, USA

Portland pairs a laid-back Pacific Northwest lifestyle with a thriving food, coffee, and craft-brew scene. The Willamette River splits the city into distinct east and west sides, and Forest Park offers one of the nation's largest urban wilderness escapes. It's a magnet for nurses who want outdoor access without leaving city limits.

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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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You are looking at a nonprofit health system headquartered in Portland, open since 1875, with hospitals and clinics on both sides of the Oregon–Washington line. Your license has to match the state where you actually work. If you are new,…

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