Medical Surgical Telemetry Charge RN

St Anthony Hospital; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in the Puget Sound region seeks an experienced Charge RN to supervise a frontline nursing team. You will advocate for nurses, oversee patient care, and ensure alignment with department goals and regulatory standards.

Required are RN licensure in WA, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and BLS/CPR. Preferred BSN and 1–2 years in acute care; prior charge‑nurse experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse license in Washington state at time of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a department of frontline nurses and ensure delivery of high‑quality patient care.
• Advocate for nurses and support their professional development and performance.
• Administer, oversee, and document medication administration as ordered and in accordance with policy.
• Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral, and spiritual needs and plan care accordingly.
• Document care and patient status using the nursing process; coordinate with physicians and discharge planning.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Patient care

Education

Registered Nurse WA license

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Charge RN, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team.

Every day you will advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives.

To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.

• 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.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing., upon hire and
• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, through the American Heart Association upon hire

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing and One year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire and
• Two years of experience in the clinical specialty within the last three years and
• Previous Charge Nurse experience.

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved through the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.