Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry
Common Spirit
Gig Harbor, WA

Med-Tele RN

Overview Current Incentives for Qualifying Candidates: * Sign-on bonus * Education Loan Forgiveness * Relocation Assistance 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! Responsibilities 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. Our 4th floor has 32 beds to care for our medical patients, infectious diseases, pulmonary, GI, non-invasive treatments, and lots of other diagnoses. All rooms are private with their own restrooms, supply cabinets as well as couches and privacy curtains for the comfort of family who wish to stay close. We have two rooms fully plumbed to handle dialysis patients. Computers are also located in each patient room to facilitate bedside documentation and medication verification. We utilize Epic as our electronic health record. 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 normal RN ratios are 1:5, with CNA support. Qualifications Job Requirements: * Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. * Previous Medical/Surgical experience is preferred. New graduates are also considered for residency positions. * Current RN license from the Washington State Board of Nursing. * Current BLS through the American Heart Association.