Job Information
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Med-Surg Tele - RN in Gig Harbor, Washington
Overview
Current Incentives for qualifying Nurses:
Sign-On Bonus
Education Loan Forgiveness for qualifying loans
Relocation Assistance
CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
St. Anthony Hospital has been redesignated in 2022 by Pathway to Excellence® for demonstrating a commitment to a healthy workplace through professional development, shared decision making, leadership, safety, quality and well-being.
Responsibilities
The 3rd floor Medical Telemetry unit at St. Anthony Hospital is a 32 bed unit that cares for a wide array of medical patients. As a member of this team, you will care for patients treated for stroke, infectious disease, pulmonary, GI, and many other diagnoses. Our team also proudly cares for patients pre/post diagnostic cardiac catheterization procedures. We have six rooms fully plumbed to handle dialysis patients. All rooms in our unit are private with their own restrooms, supply cabinets as well as couches and privacy curtains for the comfort of families who wish to stay close. Each room is equipped with a computer to facilitate documentation and medication verification. We utilize Epic as our electronic health record.
The management structure of the unit consists of an experienced Clinical Manager and a Clinical Coordinator who work together to oversee the unit. The Charge Nurses provide additional clinical support for the staff and help to maintain the flow of the unit. The staff is composed of RNs and Care Assistants, with support services provided by Respiratory Care, 24-hour Pharmacists, PT/OT, IV Therapy RNs, Dieticians and RN Care Managers. RN assignments are determined by patient census and acuity, and our typical RN ratios are 1:5, with CNA support.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred
Previous Medical/Surgical experience preferred. New graduates may be considered for RN residency positions.
Current RN license from the Washington State Board of Nursing
Current BLS with the American Heart Association only.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 6 months of hire
Pay Range
$42.69 - $72.13 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.