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Nurse Orthopedics

Tacoma, Washington

St. Joseph Medical Center

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• Employment Type: Full Time

• Department: Medical / Surgical / Orthopedics

• Hours/Pay Period: 72

Requisition ID 2022-238095 Employment Type Full Time Hours/Pay Period 72 Shift Day Weekly Schedule 0700-1930 Remote No Category Staff Nurse

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Job Details

Overview

Current Incentives for qualifying external Nurses. 1 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

Relocation Assistance for experienced RNs

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.

As a part of our organization, we currently offer the following benefits:

Competitive starting wages (DOE) and training to grow within the company

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible health spending accounts (FSA)

Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs

Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft

Adoption Assistance

Wellness Program

Commute Trip Reduction Program - Earn cash back for participation!

Responsibilities

Role:

Nurse job is responsible for providing a wide variety of professional nursing services which focus on the provision of quality patient care consistent with Franciscan Health System (FHS) 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.

Work is performed under standards of safety and care that provide instruction/guidance for taking care of issues and patient needs in the absence of a physician. Requires the use of judgment and critical thinking skills in making decisions regarding patient care (within the scope of practice), including knowledge and integration of evidence-based practices (EBP) through standards, resources and data, and in the efficient utilization of staff/resources. Work involves continuous contact with physicians, patients, patient families, community agencies, patient care staff and management. An incumbent is accountable for the quality of care provided to patients, and has the authority to direct care, provide education, seek resources at the unit/department level, and delegate appropriate tasks.

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.

Nursing excellence

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Are you a career fit with our CommonSpirit Health culture? To understand how we are structured, we believe in some core philoosophies with the following:

We will be stronger together, achieving excellence in all we do, collaborating across the fields and growing our collective knowledge.

We will let humankindness guide us as we treat every person with hollistic, persaonalized care for the bod, mind and spirit.

We will advance the science and art of nursing as innovative leaders who demonstrate the power of evidence-based, compassionate care. If you believe in working together with humankindness for all to advance the science and art of nursing - thne you have found your career fit with us!

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– Kathleen D. Sanford, EVP, Chief Nursing Officer

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Success Profile

What makes a successful Nurse Orthopedics at St. Joseph Medical Center ?

• Compassionate

• Trustworthy

• Proactive

• Collaborative

• Communicator

• Balanced

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