RN Charge Nurse - Transfer Receiving Unit

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!

In our 17-bed unit, youll care for diverse patients in adult cardiology and medical-surgical specialties, including CHF, ACS, telemetry monitoring, and chronic conditions. Youll 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:

• 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.

• Current applicable state RN license required.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers required.

Why Legacy Good Samaritan Transfer Receiving Unit?

• Career Growth: Mentorship, leadership development, and advancement in an inclusive, supportive environment.
• Mission-Driven Care: Support Legacys mission to promote good health by specializing in transfers, helping balance local hospitals by accepting patients from surrounding areas.
• Collaborative Culture: A team-oriented environment where everyone works together to deliver exceptional patient care.

Ready to make a difference? Work, live, and play in vibrant neighborhoods like NW 23rd, Slabtown, and Pearl. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking, patient-centered community, wed love to hear from you!