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RN Charge Nurse - Transfer Receiving Unit

Legacy Health
place Portland, 97201
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Cancer
Aging
Grief and Loss
Weight Issues
ECT

About Job

RN Charge Nurse - Transfer Receiving Unit



US-OR-PORTLAND

Job ID: 25-43194
Type: Regular Full-Time
Good Samaritan Medical Ctr campus

Overview

Join Our Transfer Receiving Unit Team at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center!

 

Are you passionate about patient care and advancing your nursing career? At Legacy Good Samaritan, we value compassion, teamwork, and nursing expertise. We foster a safe environment that promotes both personal and professional growth.

 

Good Samaritan is home to renowned centers of excellence, including:

  • Top-rated cancer care
  • Devers Eye Institute (surgery & research)
  • Legacy Kidney Transplant Services
  • Legacy Gender Care Services
  • Rehabilitation Institute of Oregon (RIO)
  • Weight Loss & Diabetes Institute
  • Complex Elective Surgery

Relocation assistance available for new nurses to Legacy!



Responsibilities

In our 17-bed unit, you’ll care for diverse patients in adult cardiology and medical-surgical specialties, including CHF, ACS, telemetry monitoring, and chronic conditions. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment with a 3:1 ratio, high patient turnover, and a goal of maintaining a length of stay under 8 hours, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Lead daily nursing operations and support your team on the floor.
  • Handle staffing, scheduling, workflow planning, and basic budget decisions.
  • Jump in with direct patient care when needed.
  • Oversee patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
  • Help onboard and support new team members.
  • Promote a positive, respectful team environment with good communication.
  • Make sure patient care meets safety standards and reflects best practices.
  • Support patient education and include families in the care process.
  • Collaborate with other units and nursing leaders to coordinate care.
  • Offer feedback, coaching, and recognition to staff.
  • Use electronic health records and systems confidently.


Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • BSN or MSN/MN required.
  • Current RN license (must be valid in applicable state).
  • At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience at a proficient level or higher.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Comfortable managing teams and making decisions on the go.
  • Familiar with basic budget planning and operations.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
  • Computer-savvy, especially with healthcare systems.
  • Committed to professional development and upholding organizational values.





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Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Cancer

Issues

Aging
Grief and Loss
Weight Issues

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Practice Specifics

Populations

Cancer Patients
Racial Justice Allied

Settings

In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Milieu
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Residential Treatment Facilities (RTC)
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Home Health/In-home