Nurse 9th floor
Company: CHI Franciscan St Joseph Medical Center
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: October 10, 2021
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Job Description:
Overview 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. Current
Incentives for qualifying external Nurses with a 2 year
commitment Up to a
$10,000 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 Essential
Job Duties Education
& Work Experience
As a part of our organization, we currently offer the following
benefits:
Responsibilities
Adheres
to the department’s and hospital’s policies and procedures,
including safety, risk management and regulatory standards. Keeps
abreast of trends, developments and regulatory requirements
impacting matters within designated scope of
responsibility.
Administers,
oversees and documents the administration of medications (e.g.,
topically, orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and
intravenously) as ordered by the healthcare practitioner and in
accordance with hospital policy.
Assesses
patient to include physical, psychosocial, cultural,
behavioral/emotional, developmental and spiritual needs. Gathers
data relevant for patient care. Implements appropriate patient
interventions and evaluates outcomes. Plans care appropriately
based on needs identified during initial and on-going assessments.
Provides holistic, comprehensive, and professional nursing care to
patient within the scope of practice. Implements appropriate
patient interventions and evaluates outcomes. Prepares patient for
discharge and assists with coordinating post discharge
needs.
Cultural
Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of available
communication tools/materials for effective communication and
understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect
communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment
and services. Patient Populations Served: Demonstrates knowledge
and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific
populations served.
Demonstrates
competent professional practice and engages in opportunities for
professional growth. Demonstrates self accountability to meet
stated deadlines for all mandatory requirements.
Documents
care delivered and patient status utilizing the nursing process in
accordance with FHS standards of care, for example, changes in
patient condition, patient responses to intervention and
reassessments of pertinent findings. Receives and assures
appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness and execution of physician
orders.
Identifies
opportunities for, and participates in, performance/quality
improvement activities to improve clinical outcomes, healthcare
delivery systems and address patient safety/satisfaction and cost
containment.
Incorporates
critical thinking into daily practice as demonstrated by quality of
care provided, transfer of knowledge, follow through and patient
outcomes. Leads, coordinates, and communicates the ongoing delivery
of patient care services provided by members of assigned patient
care teams(s); assesses and monitors team performance to ensure the
quality of care provided is consistent with the CHI-FH’s standards
and regulatory requirements. Coordinates nursing care and advocates
for patient needs so that all appropriate disciplines are informed
of and participating in the plan of care.Prepares patient for
examination/procedure. Routinely explains delays. Assesses,
monitors, and intervenes as indicated during and post examination
or procedure.
Provides
health care education and guidance to patient and/or families.
Educates regarding results, findings and diagnoses to patient
and/or patient’s family within scope of practice.
Performs
related duties as required.
Qualifications
Graduation
from an accredited school of nursing.
One
year of related work experience in an acute care setting is
preferred. New graduates may be considered for RN residency
positions.
Possession
of a BSN degree is preferred.
Licensure
& Certification
Current
licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State
Board of Nursing.
Current
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS
certification.
Specialty
certification, as appropriate to the assigned work unit, is
strongly preferred.
Keywords: CHI Franciscan St Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma , Nurse 9th floor, Other , Tacoma, Washington
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