Registered Nurse (2026-0508)

Job Title Registered Nurse Req: 2026-0508 Location: VMC Main Campus, Renton, WA Department: 3North Medical Shift: Nights Type: Full Time

FTE: 0.9

Hours: Assigned tour of duty hours Salary Range: Min $46.94 - Max $85.76/hr (DOE) Job Overview The staff RN is a licensed professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. This individual provides safe, quality care to these patients utilizing the nursing process as the basis for clinical practice. Department: Any patient care area. Reports to: Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager. Prerequisites BSN preferred. Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Washington. Successful completion of a graduate nurse residency program orientation or six months' experience as a Registered Nurse. AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers required. Preferred for Advancement to Charge Nurse Role BSN. Two years’ practice in clinical nursing/leadership in area of responsibility preferred. Unit specific prerequisites – see addendum. General Qualifications Demonstrates leadership skills with ability to lead and manage a team, utilize clinical judgment, clinical inquiry, innovation, and systems thinking. Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Adheres to the Professional Appearance Policy. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills that are community-centered, compassionate, and meet the needs of diverse and vulnerable populations. Ability to communicate and work effectively with all age groups. Practices in a caring environment with excellent customer service skills. Functions within ANA Standards and Nurse Practice Act. Ability to access information and communicate in an electronic environment including order entry, e-mail, and computer documentation. Self‑directed in advancing professional practice through continuing education and research. Unique Physical/Mental Demands, Environment & Working Conditions Must be able to provide safe patient handling per VMC’s Safe Patient Handling guidelines: lift from floor to overhead levels, carry items up to 40 lbs, participate in team lifting, operate patient lifting equipment, stoop, bend, reach, crouch, squat, stand and walk for extended periods, require full body range of motion and eye‑hand coordination. Corrected vision, hearing within normal range, and ability to distinguish colors. Performance Responsibilities Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Partner. Essential Responsibilities and Competencies Assess, guide, direct, and facilitate workflow on the unit. Recognize when charge nurse assignment is needed and assume that role. Make staff assignments reflecting patient acuity, continuity of care, staff competency, and admission/transfer/discharge activity. Mentor staff, float, and agency personnel regarding policies, procedures, and annual goals. Integrate new staff and agency staff into unit culture. Serve as a leader and role model for clinical staff. Act as a clinical resource to unit staff; demonstrate and teach safe use of patient care equipment. Identify resource RN for LPN, PCA, and MST. Monitor and evaluate nursing care for each patient through observation, consultation, and rounds. Assess unit/environmental safety during rounds and correct deficiencies. Maintain awareness of Joint Commission standards, state codes, and practice acts; monitor documentation and compliance. Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and respond to patient/family concerns/complaints. Report significant events to supervisors and activate chain of command per policy. Provide input into performance appraisal of clinical staff; document feedback. Evaluate and provide coverage for breaks. Muster fiscal responsibility by monitoring and adjusting staffing; determine staffing needs for following shift. Maintain personal competency in direct patient care and team leadership. Collaborate with bed placement and clinical resource to expedite placement. Unit Specific Requirements Emergency Department RN ACLS & PALS within 3 months of hire. NIHSS certification within 3 months of hire. TNCC within 12 months of hire. ENPC certification within 12 months of hire. One year of experience in Emergency nursing preferred or successful completion of ED residency. Emergency Department Resident ACLS & PALS within 3 months of hire. NIHSS certification within 3 months of hire. TNCC within 12 months of hire. ENPC certification within 12 months of hire. Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) ACLS & PALS within 3 months of hire. Preferred experience: ED, PACU, ICU or 2 years med/surg experience with cardiac telemetry. Preferred 6 months of previous experience in endoscopy or 1 year med/surg experience. Endoscopy ACLS within 3 months of hire. Preferred 6 months of previous experience in endoscopy, or 1 year med/surg experience. Perioperative Resource Team ACLS & PALS within 3 months of hire. Completion of PRT orientation within 12 months of hire. Admit and Discharge ACLS & PALS within 3 months of hire. One year experience as a Registered Nurse or prior experience in perianesthesia, admit & discharge. Main OR Perioperative Successful completion of OR nurse residency or 1 year minimum previous OR experience. Critical Care ACLS within 3 months of hire. NIHSS certification within 3 months of hire. Minimum of one year of experience in Emergency/Critical Care nursing required. Critical Care Resident ACLS within 3 months of hire. NIHSS certification within 3 months of hire. Labor & Delivery NRP within 3 months of hire. ACLS within 3 months of hire. Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification (AWHONN) or C‑EFM certification. Six months of labor and delivery experience as an RN or successful completion of residency. Labor & Delivery Resident NRP within 3 months of hire. ACLS within 3 months of hire. Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification (AWHONN) or C‑EFM certification within 3 months of hire. Mother Baby NRP within 3 months of hire. Six months of mother baby experience as a Registered Nurse or successful completion of residency. Mother Baby Resident NRP within 3 months of hire. Medical Surgical 3 months of Med/Surg RN experience or successful completion of a residency program. 1 year experience of Med/Surg nursing preferred. Medical Surgical Float Pool ECG interpretation course within 3 months of hire. 1 year experience of Med/Surg nursing. Medical Surgical Neurology/Stroke Unit ECG interpretation course within 3 months of hire. NIHSS certification within 3 months of hire. 8 hours of Neuro education within 12 months of hire and annually thereafter. Surgical Joint/Spine Orthopedic certification within 3 years of hire. Oncology RN Successful completion of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Oncology Fundamentals course within 3 months of hire. Successful completion of the ONS Chemotherapy Biotherapy course and VMC clinical chemotherapy competencies within 3 months of hire. Oncology Certification (OCN) for all RNs who administer chemotherapy within 3 years of hire. Neonatal Intensive Care RN NRP within 3 months of hire. Six months' Level II NICU experience or successful completion of a NICU residency program. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RN Resident NRP within 3 months of hire.

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