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Advanced Practitioner/CNS - Cardiology

Legacy Health · Portland, OR

Posted September 17, 2026

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center · 2801 N Gantenbein Ave, Portland, OR, US, 97227

Overview

The Legacy Cardiology 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.

Responsibilities

  • The Cardiology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) promotes professional development and the advancement of nursing practice, facilitates the provision of quality, evidence based care and is a change agent/role model.
  • The CNS demonstrates a firm clinical knowledge base in specialty practice and systems theory.
  • The CNS conducts and facilitates patient care consultation and provides resources to assess the impact and appropriateness of practice on patient outcomes.
  • The CNS uses clinical nursing expertise in diagnosis and treatment to prevent, remediate, or alleviate illness and promote health with a defined specialty population CNS practice is the translation of clinical expertise into nursing care provided either directly or by influencing nurses and nursing personnel through evidence-based nursing care standards.
  • CNS practice also influences systems to mobilize, change, or transform these systems to facilitate expertly designed nursing intervention.
  • Some CNSs may expand their nursing practice to include prescriptive authority for pharmacologic agents to augment the care that they are responsible and accountable to provide.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Graduate education with preparation as a CNS as required by state licensure.

Experience:

  • Clinical experience requirements are dependent upon the specific position, and include a minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field.

Licensure

  • Current Oregon state RN licensure and DEA certificate, fully compliant with state requirements for Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS).
  • Current ACLS from the American Heart Association.

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

Employer

Legacy Health

Legacy Health is a locally based, nonprofit health system in the Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington area — six hospitals, Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel, and a regional network of Legacy Medical Group clinics.

Our mission is good health for our people, our patients, our communities and our world. Above all, we will do the right thing.

We're locally governed, which means decisions get made close to the communities they affect. If you're passionate about that mission and believe you can contribute, we encourage you to apply — even if you don't meet every qualification listed.

Livability

2,084,045
Portland population
$592K
Avg 3-bedroom home
64° / 48°
Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Salem
46.1 mi
Pop. 272,331
Vancouver
7.5 mi
Pop. 192,696
Gresham
11.8 mi
Pop. 112,818
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Multnomah County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$592K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$1,607
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
64° / 48°
Avg high / low
33.26 in
Yearly rainfall
87
Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 97227
6,199
Total residents
3,046
Male residents
3,153
Female residents
Age distribution
total
6,199
0-9
196
10-19
311
20-29
1,279
30-39
2,066
40-49
630
50-59
757
60-69
830
70-79
110
80+
20
Ethnicity
White
4,201
Black Or African American
751
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
62
Asian
321
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
22
Other
64
Two Or More
778
Source: US Census Bureau
68
Walk Score — Somewhat Walkable
86
Bike Score — Very Bikeable
54
Transit Score — Good Transit
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Portland International Airport (PDX) 4.91 mi
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE) 46.64 mi
Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) 99.06 mi
Source: FAA database