Registered Nurse Free-Standing ED

St Michael Medical Center; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port Orchard Freestanding ED within Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate, high‑quality care in a fast-paced emergency setting. You will perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications, and develop patient care plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates bring strong assessment and critical thinking skills, a patient-centered mindset, and dedication to excellence in ED protocols and

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; upon hire
• WA RN license; active upon hire
• CPR certification; ACLS and PALS/NRP training within specified timelines
• Experience in ED or acute care settings preferred
• Basic life support and advanced life support certifications required or within probation period

Responsibilities

• Administers and documents medications per physician orders
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and data collection
• Implements interventions and evaluates outcomes
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for care planning
• Adheres to safety, risk management and regulatory standards

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient-centered care

Urgency mindset

Education

BSN preferred or equivalent

WA Registered Nurse license

Tools

CPR

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.

Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

To thrive in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

• 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.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing., upon hire and
• Previous E.D. experience current within the last 2 years or
• Critical care experience, current within the last 2 years
• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 60 Days and
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 12 - months or
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, within 12 - months and
• Trauma Nurse Core Course, within 12 - months and
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program, within 12 - months and

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Nursing and One year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire and
• Certified Emergency Nurse, upon hire

Where You'll Work

The Port Orchard Freestanding ED is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our team at our state-of-the-art free-standing emergency room. We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

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 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.

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