RN Residency ED

CommonSpirit Health • Lakewood, WA

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About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is hiring a National Nurse Resident for its Emergency Department. The role offers a hands-on, supportive experience with mentorship and feedback to help the nurse build confidence and develop professionally. The resident works with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to provide individualized care, administer treatments, monitor vital signs, and educate patients and families. The nurse is expected to participate actively in the organization’s evidence-based Nurse Residency Program.

The position focuses on developing evidence-based practice and holistic nursing care across the lifespan and care continuum; interprofessional collaboration and communication; accountability, coordination of care, and respectful teamwork; and continued professional development. Residents build core competencies in taking ownership of assignments and participating effectively as part of a team.

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/AHA (American Heart Association) upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 60 days.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course within 12 months.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 12 months.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course within 12 months.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in evidence-based practice, the nursing process, critical thinking, and problem-solving to provide holistic care across the lifespan and care continuum.
• Collaborate and communicate with the interprofessional team to support effective patient care and desired outcomes.
• Develop accountability for personal practice, delegated care, and coordination of care delivery.
• Support colleagues and maintain respect, trust, and dignity.
• Maintain nursing practice knowledge and take responsibility for personal professional development.
• Administer treatments, track vital signs, and educate patients and families.
• Participate actively in the evidence-based Nurse Residency Program.
• Take ownership of assignments, activities, decisions, and results, and participate effectively as part of a team.

What This Job Offers

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