RN Neuro Trauma ICU

Company: St Joseph Medical Center
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
Current Incentives for qualifying external Nurses with a 2 year commitment Up to a $20,000 Sign on Bonus (prorated by FTE- min 0.6 FTE required); Lump sum payment within 30 days of start) Up to $25,000 in Education Loan Forgiveness for qualifying loans Up to a $20,000 RN Residency Completion Bonus for qualifying RN Residents Relocation Assistance for experienced RNs We're proud to share that St Joseph Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report. 103 hospitals in Washington were evaluated and 14 met the high standards to be ranked among the best. 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!
Responsibilities
Job Summary This Nurse position is responsible for providing care to the patient who is hemodynamically unstable and requires complex monitoring of multiple systems and/or nursing interventions every one to two hours. Essential Duties

• Provides continuous cardiac monitoring, arrhythmia recognition and intervention.
• Initiates and titrates multiple, complex cardiac related infusions at higher doses.
• Manages intubated/mechanically ventilated patients.
• Manages patients with acute neurological/neurosurgical events.
• Manages acute trauma patients.
• Performs related duties as required.
  Qualifications
  Education & Experience
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Possession of a BSN degree is preferred.
  • Previous PCU/ICU experience preferred, or
  • 1-2 years med/surg experience and successful completion of critical care residency program, or
  • New graduate with completion of senior practicum in a specialty area i.e.: critical care, ED, PACU and successful completion of critical care residency program. License & Certification
    • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
    • Current American Heart Association Healthcare BLS Certification.
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or attainment within six months of hire.
    • CCRN/Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) preferred.

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