RN Progressive Care Unit

Company: Virginia Mason Medical
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Number: 210937 Department: Progressive Care Unit Hours: 1900-0730 Our Progressive Care Unit serves a variety of patient populations with medical and surgical conditions that include cardiac, vascular, pulmonary, GI, GU and neurological just to name a few. Here you will find: A fast-paced environment caring for high acuity medically complex patients Exposure to a variety of patient populations Opportunity to work closely with the unit dedicated provider group as well as multidisciplinary team Growth opportunities such as preceptor, super users, champion, validator & charge nurse (and possibly include that our charges are also involved with the code blue team) We utilize a variety of drips (diltiazem, nitroglycerine, nicardipine, amiodarone, precedex, insulin, etc.) and non-invasive respiratory support (high flow nasal cannula, BiPAP, CPAP, VPAP etc.) The registered nurse provides high quality, skilled nursing services to assist patients to achieve optimum health and functional health status following an illness requiring hospitalization. Through collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals, the nurse prepares the patient and family for discharge to home or another setting for continued care. As a member of our team, you will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine. You will also help to further our commitment to continuous improvement through our Virginia Mason Production System, and our philosophy of empowering you to facilitate real change in the delivery of care. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - your patients. Qualifications: Current WA State RN license required. 1 or more years recent Progressive Care experience preferred. EKG Monitor Validation. Preferred: ACLS; BSN strongly preferred. Virginia Mason offers much more than competitive compensation and benefits. With continuing education opportunities and the added potential of relocation assistance, you will find our commitment to your well-being is both rewarding and refreshing. There is also the lifestyle benefit that comes with finding yourself in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by the vibrancy and sophistication of one of the most livable cities in the country, finding the perfect urban or outdoor pursuit will instinctively and pleasurably become second nature. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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