ICU RN: Advanced Critical Care Specialist

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Washington state seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered care, perform skilled assessments, and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

An RN will administer medications, document care, and plan discharge while maintaining safety, regulatory compliance, and cultural sensitivity across diverse patient populations. Growth and accountability are emphasized in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. upon hire
• 1-2 years med/surg experience and 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 completion of critical care residency program.
• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support – CPR through the American Heart Association, upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 – months

Responsibilities

• Administers, oversees and documents the administration of medications (e.g., topical, oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous and intravenous) 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 ongoing assessments. Provides holistic, comprehensive, and professional nursing care to patient within the scope of practice.
• Prepares patient for discharge and assists with coordinating post discharge needs.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competence in communication and care for diverse patient populations.
• Documents care delivered and patient status utilizing the nursing process in accordance with standards of care; receives and ensures physician orders are executed.

Skills

Assessment

Critical thinking

Patient-centered care

Medication administration

Documentation

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

1-2 years med/surg experience

Critical care residency program

WA RN license

Basic Life Support (CPR)

ACLS within 6 months

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Washington state seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered care, perform skilled assessments, and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

An RN will administer medications, document care, and plan discharge while maintaining safety, regulatory compliance, and cultural sensitivity across diverse patient populations. Growth and accountability are emphasized in a fast-paced setting.