Registered Nurse
Company: Virginia Mason Medical Center
Location: Seattle
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Responsibilities
Virginia Mason Medical Center, was recognized among the -Best
Hospitals in Washington -state by -U.S. News & World Report.As our
New to Specialty ICU Nurse at the Level 1 Stroke and Cardiac
Center, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you'll monitor patients
who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury,
surgery, or life-threatening disease. - - - - - - - - - - -
Responsibilities in the Intensive
Care Unit:Manage complex patients requiring open heart &
neurological surgery, neuro and cardiac interventional treatments,
ventilator support, mechanical circulatory support, such as IABP,
Impella & ECMO, CRRT, and other devices as necessary.Assesses,
plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient
comfortAnticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and
emotional needs of patients and familiesGuides and directs
healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for
patientsMaintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and
use (i.e. IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices)
Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms
with necessaryInitiates emergency support measures (i.e.
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from
injury)You'll begin each shift by taking report from a nursing
teammate before making your rounds. You'll provide continued care
and perform procedures as detailed in the care plan. This could
mean assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line,
providing wound care, ensuring patients MRI or CT, or administering
medications. -To thrive in this role, you'll heavily depend on your
ability to multitask and react. You'll clinically care for your
patients- remaining focused and attentive as you continuously
monitor your patients throughout your shift. You also serve as
their advocate- supporting their best interests when they cannot.
However, it's your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid
response are impressive which puts you on the radar for
advancement. - -About Us: -Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is a
336-bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to
patients and communities in and around Seattle Washington. We are
part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 137 hospitals and more
than 1,000 care sites across 21 states making our services
accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.If you are committed to
social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new,
innovative ways, you belong with us. -As a part of our
organization, we currently offer the following additional benefits:
-
Education Loan Forgiveness for
qualifying loansCompetitive starting wages (DOE) and training to
grow within the companyPaid Time Off (PTO)Health/Dental/Vision
InsuranceFlexible health spending accounts (FSA)Matching 401(k) and
457(b) Retirement ProgramsTuition Assistance for career growth and
developmentCare@Work premium account for additional support with
children, pets, dependent adults, and household needsEmployee
Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyVoluntary
Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify
TheftAdoption AssistanceWellness Program -"We deliver inspired
people to do meaningful work."
Qualifications
- Current WA State RN license is required.
- 1 or more years recent RN experience -with acute care
patients.
- CPR certification is required every two years or as specified
by the work.
- Other certifications may be required for specialty areas.
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing approved by the
Washington State Board of Nursing.Preferred Qualifications: ACLS
preferred. -While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry,
we'll take care of you with benefits that include
health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid
vacation, adoption assistance, and more! - - - - - - - -As our ICU
Nurse at the Level 1 Stroke and Cardiac Center, Virginia Mason
Franciscan Health, you'll monitor patients who are critically ill
and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or
life-threatening disease. - - - - - - - - - - - -We are an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. -
Keywords: Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle , Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Seattle, Washington
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