RN Charge Nurse - Operating Room
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview: Relocation assistance available to RNs 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 Emanuel Medical Center in
North Portland plays a vital role as a local and regional leader in
serious clinical illness or injury. With around-the-clock expertise
for critical health issues, including experts in trauma, heart
care, burns, significant wounds, stroke, brain surgery and more,
Legacy Emanuel is central to the health of our community and
critical to the care of the Northwest. Emanuel Medical Center is a
Level 1 Trauma Center, Regional Burn Center and serves the needs of
both adult hospital population as well as Randall Children’s
Hospital at Legacy Emanuel. Currently there are 19 ORs/procedure
suites, performing an average of 50 cases/day for both Adult and
Pediatric specialties including, cardiovascular, thoracic,
neurosurgery, urology, orthopedic, ENT, Burns, OMFS, Plastics,
Gynaecology and robotics. In July 2018, construction commenced on
the new Emanuel West tower which includes brand new operating
rooms, PACU, Central Sterile and other support areas.
Responsibilities: The RN Charge Nurse is accountable for the direct
coordination and supervision of unit operations. Serves as a role
model and resource for patient care. Provides leadership and
promotes team-building among staff. Facilitates communication
between staff, physicians, management and all other customers. Is
responsible for effective implementation of policies, procedures
and standards. Qualifications: Education: Academic degree in
nursing (BSN or MSN/MN) required. Experience: One year of relevant
clinical experience at proficient to expert level of practice
required. Demonstrated knowledge of operations, including staffing
and scheduling, budget management, workflow planning, performance
management and staff development. Skills: Ability to manage a broad
span of control through implementation of a self-directed team
approach. Strong communication and leadership skills, and a
willingness to lead by example. Must meet requirements of RN Staff
Nurse Job Description and performs duties in any clinical capacity
as needed. Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic
systems applicable to job functions. Licensure: Current applicable
state RN license required and AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers. Pay
Range: USD $57.63 - USD $86.08 /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
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