RN Staff Nurse Ambulatory Clinic - Breast Health Center
Company : Legacy Health
Location : Tualatin, OR, 97062-7706
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 5 January 2026
Overview
Your positive attitude helps put visitors to our ambulatory clinic at ease from the moment they walk in. As a key member of our collaborative care team, you thoughtfully assess each patient’s needs and guide them toward the most appropriate care plan — ensuring the best possible outcomes. In short, you embody Legacy Health’s mission: to make life better for others.
This position is a multifaceted role that coordinates and provides nursing care for patients in an outpatient breast imaging center. The Breast Health Center RN provides direct patient care, care coordination, and patient education. Breast Health Center RNs play an integral role on a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patients receive quality, compassionate care in the Breast Health Center. The position calls for a nurse with a strong interest in breast health and oncology, experience in these areas preferred.
If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply for the RN Staff Nurse Ambulatory Clinic role.
Responsibilities
Provides direct patient care within an assigned department or unit
Collaborates as part of the health care team under the direction of the clinical manager or designee
Adheres to the Standards and Scope of Practice for Registered Nurses
Performs all aspects of the nursing process:
Assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care
Follows established Legacy Health System standards, including Patient assessment protocols & patient transfer procedures
Qualifications
Education:
- As required by licensure.
- BSN or degree in progress strongly preferred.
- BSN may be required for specific assignments.
- Experienced RNs without a BSN may be hired based on clinical experience with approval of the site CNO.
Experience:
- One-year registered nursing experience or completion of either the Legacy Health RN Residency program or a nursing residency program that is equivalent in content, curriculum and duration.
- Additional clinical experience requirements may vary dependent upon the specific department in which the position is utilized.
Skills:
- Demonstrated ability of positive interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians and the community.
- Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
Licensure
- Current applicable state RN license required.
- BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association required.
Pay Range
USD $51.78 - USD $77.34 /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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Frequently asked questions
Tualatin's healthcare sector shows steady demand for ambulatory RN roles, especially in specialized clinics like breast health centers. Candidates with oncology experience and BSN degrees often stand out. The area's growing population and Legacy Health's reputation add to competitive hiring, making tailored experience highly valuable.
Beyond the mandatory Oregon RN license and BLS certification, additional oncology or breast health nursing credentials can enhance employability in ambulatory settings. Oregon employers favor nurses with certification in patient education and care coordination, aligning with Legacy Health’s multidisciplinary approach.
Proficiency in patient-focused care coordination, strong communication with multidisciplinary teams, and familiarity with outpatient breast imaging protocols are essential. Mastery of electronic health records and positive interpersonal skills significantly contribute to better patient outcomes and workplace synergy.
This role emphasizes outpatient care, integrating patient education with nursing assessments focused on breast health and oncology. Unlike inpatient nursing, it requires coordinating care plans swiftly with specialists, managing patient anxieties, and navigating diagnostic procedures within a clinic environment.
Legacy Health supports career growth via specialized training, leadership roles in multidisciplinary teams, and pathways to advanced practice nursing. RNs can evolve into clinical nurse specialists or patient care coordinators, benefiting from the organization’s emphasis on oncology expertise and education.
Legacy Health positions its ambulatory clinic nurses as pivotal caregivers who blend clinical expertise with compassionate patient education. The RN role is designed to uphold the system’s mission by fostering patient-centered approaches and ensuring seamless collaboration across departments.
Legacy Health promotes inclusivity, continuous learning, and a supportive environment, which empowers ambulatory clinic RNs to deliver personalized care. Nurses benefit from a culture that values diversity and encourages professional development tailored to oncology and outpatient specialties.
The hourly wage for this role ranges between $51.78 and $77.34, reflecting the specialized skills required in ambulatory breast health nursing. This pay scale aligns with regional standards for experienced RNs working in outpatient oncology-focused clinics within the Legacy Health system.
Ambulatory RNs often navigate complex scheduling, patient anxiety about diagnostic outcomes, and multidisciplinary communication hurdles. Managing timely referrals and educating patients on procedures while ensuring empathetic support requires adaptability and excellent organizational skills.
Legacy Health utilizes integrated electronic systems optimized for outpatient care, enabling ambulatory nurses to document assessments, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, and streamline patient education. Familiarity with these platforms enhances efficiency and accuracy in delivering breast health services.