Registered Nurse - ED

Overview Job Title: Registered Nurse - ED - 1700-3. Location: VMC Main Campus. Department: Emergency Department. Shift: Nights. Type: Full Time. FTE: 0.9. City State: Renton, WA. Salary Range: Min $46.94 - Max $85.76/hrly. DOE. Req: 2026-0454. The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization. Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization. Responsibilities Essential Responsibilities And Competencies include, but are not limited to: Assesses, guides, directs, and facilitates workflow on the unit. Recognizes when it is necessary for the charge nurse to assume a patient assignment and assumes that role. Make staff assignments that reflect patient acuity, continuity of patient care, staff competency and the necessity of admit, transfer and discharge activity inherent on all clinical units. Mentors staff, float, and agency personnel regarding unit/department/hospital policies, procedures/standards and annual goals and objectives. Integrates new staff and agency staff into the culture of the unit. Functions as a leader and role model for clinical staff. Acts as clinical resource to unit staff. Demonstrates safe use of patient care equipment and can teach others to use equipment safely. Monitors and evaluates nursing care given to each patient by direct observation, consultation, and patient rounds. Maintains awareness of Joint Commission standards, state codes, and practice acts. Routinely monitors documentation, compliance with standards, and facilitates rapid turn-around cycles. Responds to patient and family concerns/complaints. Reports significant events and activates the chain of command per policy. Provides input into performance appraisal of clinical staff on assigned shift and documents feedback to manager/supervisor. Evaluates and provides adequate coverage for breaks. Maintains fiscal responsibility by monitoring and adjusting staffing during shift and determines staffing needs for the following shift. Accepts personal responsibility to maintain competencies for direct patient care and team leadership. Communicates and collaborates with bed placement and the clinical resource to expedite placement. Qualifications 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 BLS for healthcare providers required. Preferred For Advancement To Charge Nurse Role — BSN. Experience: 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. Effective communication in oral and written form. Adheres to the Professional Appearance Policy. Demonstrates interpersonal skills that are community-centered, compassionate, and meets diverse populations’ needs. Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional development of 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 electronically (order entry, e-mail, computer documentation). Self-directed in advancing professional practice through continuing education and research. Unique Physical/Mental Demands, Environment And Working Conditions — Must provide safe patient handling per VMC guidelines; lift up to 40 pounds; ability to participate in team lifting; operate patient lifting equipment; tolerate reaching, bending, squatting, standing and walking for extended periods; must have corrected vision and hearing to normal range and color distinction. Experience and Certifications Unit-specific addendum prerequisites include ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC, ENPC, and other certifications within specified timeframes. Emergency Department RN and other units list required experiences and certifications as outlined in the addendum (per unit). Examples include: ACLS & PALS within 3 months of hire; NIHSS within 3 months; TNCC within 12 months; ENPC within 12 months; one year of ED experience preferred or ED residency completion; various unit-specific requirements as listed. Job Qualifications General qualifications as above, including leadership, communication, professionalism, patient-centered care, and ability to work with diverse populations. Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and requirements of the role and is intended to guide the evaluation and performance of duties within the Emergency Department. It does not constitute a contract of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr