RN

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health • Gig Harbor, WA

414d • $96,387 - $160,659

About The Position

The RN position at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Gig Harbor, Washington, focuses on providing specialized nursing care for adult patients undergoing cardiac procedures in the cath lab. The role emphasizes patient safety, critical thinking, and effective communication with healthcare teams and patients' families. The RN is responsible for administering sedation, monitoring patient conditions, and ensuring high-quality care throughout the patient’s experience in the cath lab.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.
• One year of related work experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
• Previous cardiac cath lab experience or a minimum of two years experience in an acute care setting (ICU, PCU, PACU, ER) if assigned to the Procedure area.
• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump experience preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare BLS Certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or within six months of hire.
• CCRN (Certification in Adult Critical Care) RN preferred.
• IV competency must be attained within four months, training is available.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a cardiac cath lab setting.
• Certification in Adult Critical Care (CCRN).

Responsibilities

• Provides care for patients undergoing cardiac procedures including prep/admission, education of both patient and their family, and post-procedure care.
• Administers and maintains sedation and analgesia by order of the physician, assessing and intervening in the event of complications.
• Provides on-call coverage for the cath lab at designated hospital and responds within 30 minutes of call.
• Adheres to department and hospital policies and procedures, including safety, risk management, and regulatory standards.
• Administers, oversees, and documents the administration of medications as ordered by the healthcare practitioner.
• Assesses patients' physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental, and spiritual needs, gathering relevant data for patient care.
• Implements appropriate patient interventions and evaluates outcomes, planning care based on ongoing assessments.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competence in communication and care provision.
• Documents care delivered and patient status utilizing the nursing process in accordance with FHS standards of care.
• Identifies opportunities for performance/quality improvement activities to improve clinical outcomes and patient safety.
• Coordinates nursing care and advocates for patient needs, ensuring all appropriate disciplines are informed of the care plan.

Benefits

• Competitive pay range of $46.34 - $77.24 per hour.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees