RN Staff Nurse - Women's Services
Vancouver, Washington
Posted Sep 6
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Washington is $44/hr, across 572 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this 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. Does this sound like an environment in which you could thrive? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity.
Responsibilities
Responsible for patient care within an assigned department/unit. 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
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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.
Additional Qualifications
American Heart Association BLS required. American Heart Association NRP required. May be hired with AHA/AAP Essential NRP, but must obtain Advanced NRP within 6 weeks or completion of orientation, whichever is longer.
Travel nurses may continue to have Essential NRP if not performing in Charge, Neonatal Resuscitation, Baby, or NICU RN roles. If recovering OB or Surgical patients, American Heart Association ACLS within 6 months of hire. STABLE within 6 months of hire.
Advance Fetal Monitoring Course within 6 months of labor training. Ability to Scrub or scrub training within 6 months of hire (specific for Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital). Refer to Womens Education Plan for ongoing competencies.
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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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.
- American Heart Association BLS required.
- American Heart Association NRP required. May be hired with AHA/AAP Essential NRP, but must obtain Advanced NRP within 6 weeks or completion of orientation, whichever is longer. Travel nurses may continue to have Essential NRP if not performing in Charge, Neonatal Resuscitation, Baby, or NICU RN roles.
- If recovering OB or Surgical patients, American Heart Association ACLS within 6 months of hire.
- STABLE within 6 months of hire.
- Advance Fetal Monitoring Course within 6 months of labor training.
- Ability to Scrub or scrub training within 6 months of hire (specific for Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital).
- Refer to Womens Education Plan for ongoing competencies.
- 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.
- Current applicable state RN license required.
- AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.
Place
- City
- Vancouver, Washington
- Median rent
- $1,702/mo
- Local household income
- $81,338/yr
- Metro price level
- 5% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Vancouver area index 105.4, where 100 is the national average.
Vancouver sits along the Columbia River in southwest Washington, offering a quieter Pacific Northwest alternative to neighboring Portland while keeping big-city amenities within easy reach. Nurses enjoy year-round outdoor access, a growing healthcare sector, and no state income tax.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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