Medical-Surgical Tele - RN

CommonSpirit Health; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated nursing professionals to join their Medical Telemetry unit. This role involves providing exceptional care to patients with diverse medical needs, including stroke and infectious diseases. The unit is well-equipped, ensuring comfort for both patients and families. With a strong support team and a commitment to professional development, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in patient-centered care. If you're passionate about healthcare and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

FSA

Matching Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation

Adoption Assistance

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Sign-On Bonus

Education Loan Forgiveness

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school; BSN preferred.
• Current RN license from Washington State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Care for a wide array of medical patients in a telemetry unit.
• Collaborate with a team of RNs and Care Assistants to provide quality care.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical/Surgical Experience

BLS Certification

Documentation Skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Epic Electronic Health Record

Job description

Overview

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.

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!

St. Anthony Hospital has been redesignated in 2022 by Pathway to Excellence for demonstrating a commitment to a healthy workplace through professional development, shared decision making, leadership, safety, quality and well-being.

Current Incentives for qualifying Nurses:

• Sign-On Bonus
• Education Loan Forgiveness for qualifying loans
• Relocation Assistance

Responsibilities

Summary:

The 3rd floor Medical Telemetry unit at St. Anthony Hospital is a 32 bed unit that cares for a wide array of medical patients. As a member of this team, you will care for patients treated for stroke, infectious disease, pulmonary, GI, and many other diagnoses. Our team also proudly cares for patients pre/post diagnostic cardiac catheterization procedures. We have six rooms fully plumbed to handle dialysis patients. All rooms in our unit are private with their own restrooms, supply cabinets as well as couches and privacy curtains for the comfort of families who wish to stay close. Each room is equipped with a computer to facilitate documentation and medication verification. We utilize Epic as our electronic health record.

Staffing:

The management structure of the unit consists of an experienced Clinical Manager and a Clinical Coordinator who work together to oversee the unit. The Charge Nurses provide additional clinical support for the staff and help to maintain the flow of the unit. The staff is composed of RNs and Care Assistants, with support services provided by Respiratory Care, 24-hour Pharmacists, PT/OT, IV Therapy RNs, Dieticians and RN Care Managers. RN assignments are determined by patient census and acuity, and our typical RN ratios are 1:5, with CNA support.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred

Previous Medical/Surgical experience preferred.

New graduates considered for RN residency positions.

Current RN license from the Washington State Board of Nursing

Current BLS with the American Heart Association only.