Nurse Ortho – St Clare Hospital – Lakewood, WA

Overview

St. Clare Hospital and Virginia Mason Medical Center were each recognized as one of the 148 Best Hospitals in America by Money (formerly Money Magazine), in partnership with The Leapfrog Group. They were the only hospitals in Washington state to be recognized for this achievement. All hospitals were required to meet a high standard of excellence in order to be considered.

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.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

This job is responsible for providing a wide variety of professional nursing services which focus on the provision of quality patient care consistent with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health standards/values, applicable regulatory requirements and scope of practice for the nursing profession. Work also includes developing, implementing and assessing the patient plan of care during time of stay in collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and the patient/family. An incumbent is engaged in direct patient care, including assessing, planning, coordinating, evaluating and delegating work to members of the patient care team, and for providing education and consultation with patients, families, physicians and other staff members in implementing appropriate nursing interventions for optimal patient care.

Qualifications

Education & Work Experience

• 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.