RN Staff Nurse Ambulatory Clinic - Pediatric Answer Line at Legacy Health

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

77.34

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Triage, Interpersonal Communication, Electronic Systems Navigation, Care Planning, Evidence-Based Practice, Patient Care Standards, Team Collaboration, Keyboard Skills, After-Hours Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Relocation assistance available to nurses new to Legacy! Your positive attitude immediately puts visitors to the ambulatory clinic at ease. As an integral member of the collaborative care team, you carefully assess each patient’s situation and advise on the appropriate care plan to ensure the best possible outcomes. In short, you embody the Legacy mission of making life better for others. The Pediatric Answer Line (PAL) is a nurse triage service at The Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel for after-hours parent phone calls. The PAL serves Pediatricians from all over Oregon and SW Washington, currently handling over 44,000 calls annually. The Answer Line uses computerized software protocols based on the pediatric triage advice of Dr. Barton Schmitt, a nationally known and respected pediatrician. The protocols are conservative, evidence-based, peer reviewed and provide a thorough and safe level of care with documentation that far exceeds that of a private pediatrician. 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 Ambulatory-Clinic assesses, analyzes, plans, implements and evaluates patient care following established patient care standards for Legacy Health System including those for patient assessment and transfer. The hours for the Pediatric Answer Line are Monday-Friday 5 p.m.-7 a.m., and Saturday/Sunday 12 p.m.-7 a.m.; evening, night and weekend shifts required. 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 residency 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. Licensure: Current applicable state RN license required. AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers. 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 licenses for Oregon and Washington required. AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers. Pay Range USD $51.78 - USD $77.34 /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

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse Staff Nurse assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care following established standards within an assigned unit, participating as a member of the health care team under clinical management direction. Responsibilities include patient care within the department and utilizing computerized software protocols based on pediatric triage advice for after-hours parent phone calls.