RN Emergency Room

St. Elizabeth Hospital • Enumclaw, WA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare since 1891, evolving through strategic partnerships to expand services across the Puget Sound area. As Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, the organization is committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities served, strengthened by diverse expertise and shared values. They offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, supported by rigorous research and education, through a network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites. The organization is recognized for pioneering medical advances and numerous awards, reflecting a dedication to excellence. Joining Virginia Mason Franciscan Health means becoming part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, contributing to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose. As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts patients' well-being and recovery. You will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes. Success in this role requires keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. A sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will support patient recovery and career advancement.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• New graduate or RNs without E.D. or Critical Care experience AND successful completion of the E.D. residency program.
• Registered Nurse: WA
• Basic Life Support (through AHA) - CPR
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 60 Days
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 12 - months or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, within 12 - months
• Trauma Nurse Core Course, within 12 - months

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing
• One year of related work experience in an acute care setting
• Previous E.D. experience current within the last 2 years
• Critical care experience, current within the last 2 years
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program
• Certified Emergency Nurse

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the department’s and hospital’s policies and procedures, including safety, risk management and regulatory standards. Keeps abreast of trends, developments and regulatory requirements impacting matters within designated scope of responsibility.
• Administers, oversees and documents the administration of medications (e.g., topically, orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and intravenously) as ordered by the healthcare practitioner and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Assesses patient to include physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental and spiritual needs. Gathers data relevant for patient care. Implements appropriate patient interventions and evaluates outcomes. Plans care appropriately based on needs identified during initial and on-going assessments. Provides holistic, comprehensive, and professional nursing care to patient within the scope of practice. Implements appropriate patient interventions and evaluates outcomes. Prepares patient for discharge and assists with coordinating post discharge needs.
• Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of available communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Populations Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served.
• Demonstrates competent professional practice and engages in opportunities for professional growth. Demonstrates self accountability to meet stated deadlines for all mandatory requirements.
• Documents care delivered and patient status utilizing the nursing process in accordance with FHS standards of care, for example, changes in patient condition, patient responses to intervention and reassessments of pertinent findings. Receives and assures appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness and execution of physician orders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees