Job Description:
Legacy Health

RN Staff Nurse - Medical Oncology

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled



US-OR-PORTLAND

Job ID: 24-40796
Type: Regular Full-Time
Good Samaritan Medical Ctr campus

Overview

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 Cancer Institute Medical Oncology and Infusion provides a range of services to meet the needs of patients and families coping with the impact of a cancer diagnosis. We respect and honor our patients and are committed to act in their best interest with integrity and compassion. Patients’ needs are best served through interdisciplinary teamwork aimed toward achievement of common goals. Through adherence to evidence-based practice, we believe in the continuous pursuit of excellence.

Cancer Care Unit is the only designated inpatient cancer department in Legacy Health. We are the oldest Cancer Network on the West Coast. We are a small part of a larger network that includes, inpatient, outpatient, nurse navigators, tumor boards, etc … We care for complex surgical cases, including urology, colorectal, gynecology, breast and hepatobiliary (these are the biggest volume), but also medical oncology, end of life/palliative, autologous stem cell transplantation and a unique patient population of gender affirmation surgeries. We are proud of the diversity we represent in our team, supportive and welcoming culture and considered by travelers to be “the best contract they ever had”.

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.

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.

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Salary: $50.00

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