Medical-Surgical RN — Compassionate Patient-Centric Care

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 is seeking a registered nurse (RN) to provide compassionate, high-quality care. You will perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications, and document care within a collaborative interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery.

The role requires strong critical thinking, cultural sensitivity, and a patient-first mindset. You will adhere to safety and regulatory standards, prepare patients for discharge, and contribute to ongoing

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• WA RN license upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR through the American Heart Association, upon hire.
• BSN and 1 year of related work experience in an acute care setting (preferred).

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.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Nursing documentation

Holistic care

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Emergency response

Education

WA RN license

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Washington state is seeking a registered nurse (RN) to provide compassionate, high-quality care. You will perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications, and document care within a collaborative interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery.

The role requires strong critical thinking, cultural sensitivity, and a patient-first mindset. You will adhere to safety and regulatory standards, prepare patients for discharge, and contribute to ongoing