Free Standing Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.

Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

To thrive in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients presenting with a wide range of medical emergencies, including but not limited to:

• Cardiac issues* Respiratory distress * Neurological events* Gastrointestinal issues * Musculoskeletal injuries

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history, and physical examination.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

• Administer medications, perform procedures, and monitor patient responses to treatment.

• Educate patients and families about their condition, treatment plan, and discharge instructions.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care in electronic medical records.

• Collaborate effectively with other members of the healthcare team, including physicians, nurses, technicians, and support staff.

• Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures, including infection control and safety protocols.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing upon hire and

• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire

• Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association. Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing and One year of related work experience in an acute care setting

• Previous E.D. experience current within the last 2 years or

• Critical care experience, current within the last 2 years or

• New graduate or RNs without E.D. or Critical Care experience AND successful completion of the E.D. residency program.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program, within 12 - months

• Trauma Nurse Core Course, within 12 - months

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 12 - months or

• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, within 12 - months

Where You'll Work

The Port Orchard Freestanding ED is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our team at our state-of-the-art free-standing emergency room. We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

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.

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Pay Range

$47.88 - $80.88 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.