Med-Tele Observation Registered Nurse - RN

Company: St Anthony Hospital
Location: Gig Harbor
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
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!
Responsibilities
Job Summary: $10K SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE! The Medical Surgical Observation Unit at St. Anthony Hospital is a specialized, fast-paced, Medical Observation unit currently comprised of 16 rooms with individual bathrooms dedicated to responding to the needs of the patient who requires ongoing diagnostic testing or observation prior to discharge or admission. Patients typically stay less than 24-48 hours in this unit so our nurses are adept at working with fast paced changes and coordinating care. Despite the rapid patient turnover, nurses in this unit demonstrate their caring by quickly establishing a rapport with the patient and involving them in their own care. The staff experience the professional satisfaction that comes with making a difference every day for their patients. The patient population includes those experiencing chest pain, stroke, congestive heart failure exacerbation, uncontrolled hypertension, dehydration, and post-procedural recovery for cardiac catheterization and short stay surgery.
Qualifications
Job Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred Previous Medical/Surgical experience is preferred. New graduates are also considered for residency positions. Current RN license from the Washington State Board of Nursing Current BLS from the American Heart Association only Sign-On Bonus paid in lump sum within 30 days of hire. Eligible candidate must have a minimum of one year of RN experience in this specialty area, may not be a current employee of Virginia Mason Francican Health, nor previously FTE-employed with VMFH within the last 12 months. Minimum of 0.6 FTE required, and total amount paid is prorated to the FTE. Requires a 2-year commitment.

Keywords: St Anthony Hospital, Seattle , Med-Tele Observation Registered Nurse - RN, Healthcare , Gig Harbor, Washington