Registered Nurse Cardiac ICU

CommonSpirit Health • Silverdale, WA

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About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Medical Surgical and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. The unit cares for patients requiring ICU-level care and has 24 large private rooms with full monitoring capabilities and space for pumps and ventilators. Staffing ratios are 1:1 or 1:2, in accordance with national standards of care.

The RN provides compassionate, individualized, comprehensive nursing care, including critical assessments, skilled procedures, and implementation of patient care plans. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes and recovery. The nurse also follows department and hospital policies, safety and regulatory requirements, and professional standards, while maintaining current knowledge of relevant trends and requirements.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Either 1–2 years of medical/surgical experience and successful completion of a critical care residency program, or new-graduate status with a senior practicum in a specialty area such as critical care, ED, or PACU and successful completion of a critical care residency program.
• Registered Nurse license in Washington, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR), upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• One year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire.
• Previous PCU/ICU experience or Critical RN Adult/Neonatal/Pediatric/Acute certification, upon hire.
• Certified Neuroscience RN, upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer, oversee, and document medications as ordered by a healthcare practitioner and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral and emotional, developmental, and spiritual needs; gather relevant patient-care data.
• Plan care based on needs identified during initial and ongoing assessments.
• Implement appropriate patient interventions and evaluate outcomes.
• Provide holistic, comprehensive, professional nursing care within the scope of practice.
• Prepare patients for discharge and help coordinate post-discharge needs.
• Use available communication tools and materials effectively, taking into account how patient cultures may affect communication, collaboration, and care.
• Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate skills for the patient populations served by the department.
• Follow department and hospital policies and procedures, including safety, risk management, and regulatory standards.
• Keep abreast of trends, developments, and regulatory requirements relevant to the role.
• Demonstrate competent professional practice, pursue opportunities for professional growth, and meet deadlines for mandatory requirements.

What This Job Offers

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