Registered Nurse - Observation Unit
Company: Virginia Mason Medical Center
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
*Overview**$10,000 sign-on bonus available!* Virginia Mason
Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems
in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one
integrated health system with the most patient access points in
western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000
employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason
Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of
care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11
hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound
region. 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,
annual bonus eligibility, and more!*Responsibilities*Virginia Mason
Medical Center, was recognized among the Best Hospitals in
Washington state by U.S. News & World Report. Our registered nurses
provide 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. Our Observation Unit provides an area where
patients who have been examined in the Emergency Department can be
monitored, go through additional testing and receive ongoing
treatment. The goal of the unit is to provide immediate treatment
for patients so they can go home to their families faster and begin
the process of healing. We treat a very diverse patient population
and the unit is a sister unit to the Emergency Department and
occasionally care for ED hold patients. Here you will find:* A
highly collaborative and supportive team.* Great working
environment* A supportive environment where you can make a
difference in patient's lives.* Medical/Surgical short-term and
long-term patients with varying complex care needs* Post procedure,
including ERCP, EGD, Cardiac cath, etc. * Acute mental health care
needs for ITA (Involuntary Treatment Act) patients* Observation,
discharge within 24-48 hours 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. "We
deliver inspired people to do meaningful work."*Qualifications*We
require:* 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.
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. #MISSIONCRITICAL
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