Legacy Health·Vancouver, Washington
The RN Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing patient care for critically ill newborns within the NICU. They collaborate with the healthcare team under the direction of the clinical manager to ensure adherence to established care 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.
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is Southwest Washington’s most modern hospital, offering the latest technology in a setting designed for comfort and care for the whole family.
We feature innovations in joint replacement, robotic surgery, pelvic health for women, cancer care, intensive care for newborns, neurosurgery, medical care for children and more.
Salmon Creek Medical Center is certified for Level III neonatal care.
Our NICU is able to care for 25 critically ill newborns.
Our unit features 15 private rooms, three rooms for twins, and space for four more babies in our special care nursery.
Family space, including a sleeping area is built into each family room.
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 hold a current state RN license and AHA BLS certification, with a BSN strongly preferred. At least one year of registered nursing experience is required, with recent NICU experience being highly desirable.
Market context
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