Job Information
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health RN Telemetry in Lakewood, Washington
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.
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!
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
Our Medical/Telemetry unit has 38 beds. We have a varied medical/telemetry population of cardiac, sepsis, pneumonia, and diabetic patients. Our RN staff provide primary care and we have an RN to patient ratio of 4-5 to 1.
What we have to offer:
Highly Engaged team
Positive work environment
Supportive management team
Robust Unit Based Council
Flexible scheduling
Promote work/life balance
Job Summary:
As a Med/Tele nurse you will provide nursing care to all patient populations to include chest pain, COPD, CHF, Sepsis, Renal/hepatic and some post surgical. This work includes developing, implementing and assessing the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary teams and the patient and family.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred
One year of related work experience is preferred
Current State Licensure as a Registered Nurse is required
American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
Pay Range
$42.50 - $71.80 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.