Medical Surgical Telemetry Charge RN

About the Role

As a Charge RN, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team. Every day you will advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives.

To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the department’s and hospital’s policies and procedures, including safety, risk management, and regulatory standards.
• Keep abreast of trends, developments, and regulatory requirements impacting matters within designated scope of responsibility.
• Administer, oversee, and document the administration of medications (e.g., topically, orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously, and intravenously) as ordered by the healthcare practitioner and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Assess patients to include physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental, and spiritual needs. Gather data relevant for patient care.
• Implement appropriate patient interventions and evaluate outcomes.
• Plan care appropriately based on needs identified during initial and ongoing assessments.
• Provide holistic, comprehensive, and professional nursing care to patients within the scope of practice.
• Prepare patients for discharge and assist with coordinating post-discharge needs.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competence, including proper use of available communication tools/materials for effective communication.
• Understand how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration, and the provision of care, treatment, and services.
• Demonstrate knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served.
• Demonstrate competent professional practice and engage in opportunities for professional growth.
• Demonstrate self-accountability to meet stated deadlines for all mandatory requirements.
• Document care delivered and patient status utilizing the nursing process in accordance with FHS standards of care (e.g., changes in patient condition, patient responses to intervention, and reassessments of pertinent findings).
• Receive and assure appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness, and execution of physician orders.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing (required).
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington state (required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - CPR certification through the American Heart Association (required upon hire).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (preferred).
• One year of related work experience in an acute care setting (preferred).
• Two years of experience in the clinical specialty within the last three years (preferred).
• Previous Charge Nurse experience (preferred).

About the Organization

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.

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.

Pay

$48.08 - $90.82 per hour