SWAT RN

St. Elizabeth Hospital•Enumclaw, WA

6d•$48 - $81•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose. As our SWAT RN, you will be a vital resource for ensuring the continuity of high-quality patient care across St. Elizabeth Hospital. This critical role involves navigating various clinical departments, including ICU and PCU, to provide expert nursing interventions, manage complex patient needs, and serve as a clinical leader during high-acuity periods. You will act as a bridge between nursing administration and bedside teams, ensuring that every patient receives prompt, evidence-based care while maintaining the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance. Every day you will perform a wide range of specialized duties, including administering complex medications, managing Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs), and demonstrating clinical excellence in bedside ultrasound-guided PICC insertions. Your responsibilities will involve performing therapeutic phlebotomies, facilitating procedural sedation, and assisting with bed control and patient flow. You will also provide mentorship to novice clinicians, handle service recovery and incident reporting, and advocate for patient needs while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal clinical outcomes.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Minimum of one (1) year of RN critical care and/or emergency department work experience or Completion of a critical care residency (or completion within first twelve months after hire in the position)
Registered Nurse: WA (RN:WA)
Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Exceptional critical thinking skills
Deep understanding of vascular systems and infusion therapies
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, heavy-demand hospital environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Of Science Nursing (BSN)

Responsibilities

Administering complex medications
Managing Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs)
Demonstrating clinical excellence in bedside ultrasound-guided PICC insertions
Performing therapeutic phlebotomies
Facilitating procedural sedation
Assisting with bed control and patient flow
Providing mentorship to novice clinicians
Handling service recovery and incident reporting
Advocating for patient needs
Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal clinical outcomes
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. Prepares patient for discharge and assists with coordinating post discharge needs.
Ensures management is apprised of concerns and incidents. Maintains and applies knowledge of quality and SafetyFirst-related initiatives and requirements. Assists with monitoring of regulatory and auditing requirements.