RN Staff Nurse - Children's ED
Portland, Oregon
- Unit
- ER
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Posted Aug 12
The work and the unit
- Unit
- ER
- Setting
- Hospital
Staffing and support
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
Pay and benefits
- Against the board
- In range for Portland staff rolesPortland staff postings that state pay run $50/hr to $58/hr, the middle half $53/hr to $55/hr, across 40 postings.
- Relocation
- Help offered
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current applicable state RN license required.
- License
- 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.Preferred
- Certification
- AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.
- 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.
- Experience
- Pediatric ED experience strongly preferred. Will consider candidates with adult ED experience or strong Pediatric experience.Preferred
- Also asks
- Knowledge/
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- Also asks
- Demonstrated ability of positive interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians and the community.
- Also asks
- Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
What's around it?
Living costs about 5% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,655/mo
- Household income
- $90,919/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
From Census ACS 2024.
About this role
Overview
Relocation assistance available to nurses new to Legacy!
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.
Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel is a regional center for the care of infants, children and teens. We offer unrivaled pediatric expertise in a state-of-the-art facility designed exclusively for children. From routine care to the most complex cases, pediatricians and families trust us to provide the most advanced medical and surgical care for kids.
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The Randall Children’s ED is known for its culture of family centered care and compassion to deliver the safest care possible. Teamwork and autonomy in problem solving has been a long-standing theme which leads to staff satisfaction and longevity. Most importantly, playfulness is essential to the team as it is natural for kids to incorporate play into their healing and wellness. The CED has a robust shared governance system for making decisions around staffing, practice changes, and education. We hope you will join us!
Responsibilities
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.
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.
Pediatric ED experience strongly preferred. Will consider candidates with adult ED experience or strong Pediatric experience.
Knowledge/
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. AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers. 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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How this role fits you
About the employer
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,…
On your path
Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?