Standing Emergency Department RN

Free-Standing Emergency Department RN at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Join our fast-paced, state‑of‑the‑art free‑standing emergency department in Port Orchard, WA. We provide high‑quality, patient‑centered care for a wide range of medical emergencies.

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients presenting with a wide range of medical emergencies, including cardiac issues, respiratory distress, neurological events, gastrointestinal issues, and musculoskeletal injuries.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history, and physical examination.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Administer medications, perform procedures, and monitor patient responses to treatment.
• Educate patients and families about their condition, treatment plan, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care in electronic medical records.
• Collaborate effectively with other members of the healthcare team, including physicians, nurses, technicians, and support staff.
• Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures, including infection control and safety protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities.

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Minimum 6 months previous RN experience preferred.
• Previous Emergency or Critical Care experience within the last 2 years preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification within sixty days of hire, maintained thereafter.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association; quarterly AHA Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency required.
• Completion of an NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Provider) class within twelve months of hire if the site does not provide labor and delivery services.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) within twelve months of hire, maintained thereafter.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within six months of hire, maintained thereafter.
• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Certification (ENPC) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within twelve months of hire, maintained thereafter.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and/or Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification is preferred.

• Pay Range: $42.43 – $71.67 per hour
• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Contract
• Job Function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

The Port Orchard Freestanding ED is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our team at a 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. Our organization offers a full spectrum of health care services across the Puget Sound region.

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