RN Staff Nurse - Medical Oncology Portland

RN Staff Nurse - Medical Oncology job at Legacy Health. Portland, OR.

Join Our Cancer Institute Medical Oncology as a Registered Nurse (RN) at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center!

Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients and families? At Legacy Health, we value compassionate care, teamwork, and the expertise of our nurses. We're looking for skilled RNs to join our exceptional team at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, where you’ll have a meaningful impact on patient care.

About Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center: Located in vibrant Northwest Portland, Legacy Good Samaritan is known for its cutting-edge care in cancer, neurology, kidney transplantation, and more. Our hospital is home to Oregon’s only 24-hour urgent care center, ensuring seamless care around the clock.

Cancer Institute Medical Oncology & Infusion: Our Cancer Care Unit is the only inpatient cancer department at Legacy Health and the oldest Cancer Network on the West Coast. We care for complex surgical cases, medical oncology, end-of-life/palliative care, autologous stem cell transplantation, and gender affirmation surgeries. Our team is diverse, supportive, and dedicated to continuous excellence in cancer care.

Your Role as an RN: As part of our healthcare team, you'll provide compassionate care, collaborate with specialists, and make a lasting impact on patients' health and well-being. You'll be involved in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in partnership with interdisciplinary teams.

• Provide direct, compassionate patient care while adhering to Legacy Health’s high standards for patient assessment, care delivery, and transfer.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, holistic care for every patient.
• Advocate for patients by offering education and emotional support, helping them navigate their health journeys.
• Leverage cutting-edge electronic health systems to accurately document patient information and provide seamless care.

What We’re Looking For:

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program as required by licensure.
• BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) is strongly preferred. If you’re working towards your BSN, we encourage you to apply!
• For certain roles, a BSN is required. We also consider RNs without a BSN based on clinical experience and with approval from the Chief Nursing Officer.

Experience:

• At least one year of nursing experience, or completion of the Legacy Health RN Residency program (or equivalent program).
• Acute care experience preferred, this unit will train nurses that have a strong desire to learn and grow.

Skills & Qualities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to connect effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to navigate and utilize electronic health systems.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities — because in this role, every day is different, and your expertise will make all the difference.