RN Charge Nurse - Adult Psychiatric Care
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview: 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. Unity is
founded on a mission of trauma-informed care and destigmatizing
behavioral health diagnoses. Unity nurses strive to innovate and
elevate behavioral health nursing through holistic treatment of our
patients. Unity nurses apply their behavioral health specialty
through high-level critical thinking, individualized patient care
plans, early interventions, specialized assessments, and
de-escalation and motivational interviewing techniques. Unity
nurses maintain their physical health skills as part of our
holistic treatment including attending to physical health needs
such as assessment, wound care, and phlebotomy. We welcome nurses
from all backgrounds to join our team who share our values of
inclusion, kindness, and excellence and a heart for the behavioral
health population! 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. 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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