Overview
In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.
Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers.
Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest.
That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home.
From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Up to a $5,000 Sign on Bonus for qualifying new external Clinic RNs
Lump sum payment within 30 days of start date
1 year commitment
Bonus amount prorated by FTE (min 0.
6 FTE required)
Responsibilities
Provides care and support to patients under the direction of the physician and/or mid-level provider.
Contributes to the planning and delivery of patient focused care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Screens, communicates and responds to patient needs appropriately; managing patient flow to ensure enough time for patient care and family education.
Delegates tasks to other caregivers as license permits.
Greet and prepare patients for practitioner.
Provide patient mobility assistance, as necessary.
Obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem.
Anticipates the needs of the patient and the practitioner during the exam.
Administer ordered medications via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal, or sublingual routes.
Start IV’s, maintain and administer IV fluids/meds as ordered by provider.
Under supervision of the practitioner, inform patients of lab results, call in prescriptions to pharmacies and return practitioners’ phone messages.
Ensure that the patient or family understands follow-up and referral information.
Provide general health education within own level of expertise and as directed by practitioner and nurse supervisor;
Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to Franciscan Medical Group Exposure Control Plan; anticipate Practitioner's needs for medications, supplies and equipment and plan accordingly.
Assist with diagnostic tests and procedures to appropriate level of training and established procedures.
Ensure patient privacy and comfort during the exam; instruct patients in the collection of samples and other tests.
Actively participate in continuing education and meetings; participates in committees as requested; and participants in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
Triages and responds to patient telephone call using approved protocols; ensuring documentation of the phone call meets standards.
Qualifications
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate of accredited school of Registered Nursing approved by the WA State Board of Nursing required, BSN preferred.
One year clinic RN experience or 2 years of acute care experience preferred
Current WA State license as RN required
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
Pay Range
$40.
80 - $68.
92 /hour
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