Relocation assistance available for 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.

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:

1. Age groups served:
1. Adult and geriatric patients
2. Pediatric patients 15 years of age and 40 kg
2. Medical diagnoses
1. Cardiac diagnoses

1. Stable patients with acute coronary syndrome
2. Stable patients with decompensated CHF

1. Endocrine disorders, including, but not limited to, diabetes
2. End-of-life care when transferring to home or an inpatient hospice setting is not realistic based on life expectancy
3. Infection diseases
4. GI disorders, including, but not limited to, Crone's disease, obstruction
5. Neurological disorders, acute and chronic, including, but not limited to:

1. Brain injury
2. Multiple sclerosis

• Seizure monitoring with continuous EEG monitoring

1. Spinal cord injury

1. Oncology diagnoses, including, but not limited to:

1. Conditions related to the cancer, e.g. chemotherapy, neutropenia, symptom management related to treatment, crisis management and/or pain control.
2. Specific care related to oncologic conditions, administration of chemotherapy, and surgery.

1. Pulmonary, including, but not limited to, COPD, stable ventilator management, respiratory isolation
2. Psychiatric patients requiring acute medical intervention
3. Overflow surgical patients as per surgical scope of service

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.

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.

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.

LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action.

Equal opportunity emoployer/vets/disabled.

Compensation details: 48.28-72.12 Hourly Wage

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