RN ICU

CommonSpirit Health•Burien, WA

About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for its ICU. The RN delivers compassionate, individualized, comprehensive nursing care and contributes to patient well-being and recovery through critical assessments, skilled procedures, and implementation of patient care plans. The role works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment focused on optimal patient outcomes. The nurse provides holistic care within the scope of practice; assesses patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental, and spiritual needs; gathers relevant data; plans and implements care; and evaluates outcomes. The RN administers, oversees, and documents medications as ordered and according to hospital policy, receives and verifies physician orders, documents care and changes in patient status, and helps prepare patients for discharge and coordinate post-discharge needs. The position requires adherence to hospital and department policies, safety and risk-management practices, and regulatory standards. The RN also demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competence, knowledge of the populations served, professional accountability, and engagement in ongoing professional growth.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
One to two years of medical/surgical experience and successful completion of a critical care residency program; alternatively, new graduates may qualify 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 for Washington, upon hire.
Basic Life Support (CPR), upon hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support within six 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, upon hire.
Certified Neuroscience RN, upon hire.

Responsibilities

Provide holistic, comprehensive, professional nursing care within the scope of practice.
Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental, and spiritual needs, and gather relevant care data.
Plan care based on initial and ongoing assessments; implement appropriate interventions and evaluate outcomes.
Administer, oversee, and document medications as ordered and in accordance with hospital policy.
Receive physician orders and ensure their appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness, and execution.
Document care and patient status using the nursing process and applicable standards, including changes in condition, responses to interventions, and reassessments.
Prepare patients for discharge and assist in coordinating post-discharge needs.
Use available communication tools and materials appropriately and account for how patient cultures may affect communication, collaboration, and care.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the department’s patient populations.
Follow department and hospital policies and procedures, including safety, risk management, and regulatory standards.
Stay current with trends, developments, and regulatory requirements within the role’s scope.
Meet mandatory-requirement deadlines, demonstrate professional accountability, and engage in opportunities for professional growth.