Location: Portland,OR, USA
Legacy Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Support Specialist for a nursing job in PORTLAND, Oregon.
Job Description & RequirementsOverview:
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 Health is a locally owned, nonprofit health system driven by our mission to improve the health of those around us. We offer a unique blend of health services across the Portland/Vancouver metro area and mid-Willamette Valley — from wellness and urgent care to dedicated children's services and advanced medical centers — to care for patients of all ages when and where they need us. With an eye toward a healthier community, our partnerships tackle vital issues such as housing and mental health. Legacy strives to help everyone live healthier and better lives, with the vision of being essential to the health of the region.
Responsibilities:
The Clinical Nurse Educator works in collaboration with unit leadership and Legacy Health Clinical Practice Support educational support structure to assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate clinical education, staff development activities and quality initiatives in the specialty unit or program area assigned. Activities include planning and coordinating unit-based educational activities, participation in design and implementation of the LH clinical processes; competency assessment and education of nursing staff; assessment of staff learning needs; and assisting with leading quality initiatives. Other activities will be defined by the unit leadership.
Qualifications:
Education:Academic degree in nursing (BSN or MSN/MN) required.
Experience:Two years of relevant clinical experience at proficient to expert level of practice required. Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles as evidenced by the ability to facilitate learning for patients/families, nursing staff or other members of the healthcare team.
Family Birth Center/OB experience required.
Knowledge/Skills:Highly effective teaching and communication skills. Understands and applies adult learning principles.Strong meeting facilitation and group process skills.Ability to work effectively in teams, and independently.Knowledge of Lean and quality improvement principles; ability to apply Lean and quality improvement process.Demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff and leadership to implement change.
LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION:Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
Licensure:Both Oregon and Washington state RN licensure required. AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers required. AHA ACLS for Healtcare Providers required.
Pay Range:USD $53.61 - USD $80.07 /Hr.Legacy Health Job ID #1580-24-40360. Posted job title: clinical nurse educator - family birth (clinical practice support)
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Who is Legacy Health?
Good health for our people, our patients, our communities and our world — these are not just words. They are commitments that form the core of our mission, and we take them seriously. That mission matches a profound and serious footprint: Legacy Health is a locally owned nonprofit, six-hospital health system that also includes a full-service children's hospital, a 24-hour mental and behavioral health services center, and more than 70 primary care, specialty and urgent care clinics, 14,000 employees and nearly 3,000 health care providers.
We provide comprehensive health care services across the Portland and Vancouver metro area and mid-Willamette Valley and have the most five-star ratings for hospitals in the region. From rural areas to urban centers, we play a critical role in the lives of 2.5 million people.
As one of the largest employers in the area, people trust Legacy with their health and livelihoods. That is why Forbes named Legacy one of the best large employers in America in 2023. That vote of trust also demands that we leave a positive mark on our community beyond the hallways of our hospitals and clinics. As a reflective and open-minded organization, we value the ideals of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) patient care across our system.
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