Overview

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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state. CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Responsibilities

Virginia Mason Medical Center has been recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News World Report

As an ED Nurse at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, every moment counts. You often find yourself working against the clock to save a life. You have the proven ability to assess traumatic situations quickly and calmly where you apply sound judgment and act quickly under pressure. Working in our ED, you will always feel supported and enjoy the work culture of a fully collaborative team. We've got your back!

You’ll begin each shift by taking report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds. You’ll provide continued care and perform procedures as detailed in the care plan.

To thrive in this role, you’ll depend on your ability to evaluate and prioritize patients quickly based on their medical necessity. As the experts on the front line of patient care, our nurses provide input and insight in creating change, improving the process, and reshaping the way our patient care is delivered.

About Us:

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is a 336-bed non-profit teaching facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Seattle Washington. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 137 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

Our Emergency Department is designated and certified as a Primary Stroke Center. Along with our outstanding cardiac care services, our patients have shorter wait times than both the national average and WA State average (according to "medicare data. We have 22 ED beds and see an average of 80 patients per day.

Responsibilities include:

Quickly assess and prioritize care based on trauma for all patient populations

Stabilize patients needing emergency care

Work with an experienced, supportive team of emergency professionals including emergency physicians, other emergency-trained nurses, licensed radiologists, and certified laboratory technologists

Demonstrate a passion for excellence in emergency medicine

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us. Working at VMFH you will make a difference in the lives of your patients, every day.

Qualifications

We require:

Current WA State RN license is required.

Recent RN experience with acute care patients.

CPR certification is required every two years or as specified by the work.

Other certifications may be required for specialty areas.

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing.

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

Virginia Mason offers much more than competitive compensation and benefits. With continuing education opportunities and the added potential of relocation assistance, you will find our commitment to your well-being is both rewarding and refreshing. There is also the lifestyle benefit that comes with finding yourself in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by the vibrancy and sophistication of one of the most livable cities in the country, finding the perfect urban or outdoor pursuit will instinctively and pleasurably become second nature. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Pay Range

$45.75 - $77.27 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.