Legacy Health·Silverton, Oregon
The RN Staff Nurse is responsible for patient care within an assigned department/unit and participates as a member of the health care team. They assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care following established standards.
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.
Located approximately 40 miles south of Portland, in the heart of Oregon's beautiful Willamette Valley, Legacy Silverton Medical Center serves the needs of the communities within Marion, Clackamas and Polk Counties and provides outstanding medical services that attracts patients from nearby large and rural communities.
The town of Silverton itself offers a small town feel surrounded by abundant farmland, wonderful schools, and great restaurants.
Opportunities for recreational activities include hiking, fishing, and biking.
The RN Staff Nurse at Legacy Silverton Medical Center falls under an agreement between the Oregon Nurses Association and Silverton Medical Center and will include union dues.
For further information, please see the general ONA website: http://www.oregonrn.org/ and the Silverton Medical Center specific ONA webpage: http://www.oregonrn.org/?page=90. This website houses information about the representatives, bylaws, benefits, policies, a copy of the contract, membership application, news and updates
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.
Candidates must have a current applicable state RN license and preferably a BSN or a degree in progress. One year of registered nursing experience or completion of a relevant nursing program is required, along with 1-2 years of operating room experience.
Market context
In Oregon, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with acute-care experience and current licensure. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for an accredited nursing degree, an active RN license, BLS certification, and prior experience, with added value for those who can complete NIH Stroke Scale certification quickly. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of recent patient-care experience before applying.
