Medical - Surgical RN Residency

CommonSpirit Health • Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is hiring a National Nurse Resident for its Medical-Surgical RN Residency. The role provides a hands-on, supportive experience with mentorship, meaningful feedback, and a team invested in the resident’s long-term success. The resident collaborates with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to provide individualized patient care, including administering treatments, tracking vital signs, and educating patients and families.

The resident is expected to actively participate in the comprehensive, evidence-based Nurse Residency Program to support professional growth and development. The position emphasizes holistic, high-quality care, patient safety, interprofessional collaboration, professionalism, accountability, patient focus, leadership and followership, continuous learning, and alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing.
• 0–12 months of professional registered nursing experience upon hire.
• Registered Nurse license in Washington upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process, critical thinking, and clinical skills—including assessment, planning, and treatment—to deliver holistic, high-quality patient care.
• Identify and mitigate healthcare risks and contribute to improved clinical outcomes.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to provide efficient, cohesive, patient-centered care.
• Take ownership of assignments and clinical decisions, and adhere to professional ethics and regulations.
• Make decisions and provide services with attention to the needs and perspectives of patients and the organization.
• Be accountable for delegated tasks and care coordination while supporting organizational goals.
• Seek feedback, identify performance gaps, and continuously develop clinical and professional skills.
• Align daily practice and interactions with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Administer treatments, track vital signs, and educate patients and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree