Job Details
Overview
$ Sign-on bonus available!
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Responsibilities
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Outpatient Neurosurgery is seeking a dedicated and
skilled outpatient neurosurgical RN to join our team of healthcare professionals. If you
are a nurse with a passion for neurosurgical care and want to be part of a collaborative
team committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position!
Not only does this nursing position help to anchor the pre and post surgical care for our
patients, it also offers numerous opportunities for professional development, clinical
enhancement and leadership development.. Come be part of our team!
Our nurses manage all aspects of the presurgical screening and education, including
cognitive screening, detailed medication review, social determinants of health and post
operative management. The RN has scheduled post-op face to face visits. Post-op
visits may involve staple removal, wound management, nutritional assessment and
medication/pain management review.
RN's attend and participate in a weekly general spine conference and a monthly
complex spine conference. The purpose of the conference is to provide a
multidisciplinary approach to care and decision making for surgery. The conference
includes surgeons, APP's, nurses, social work, anesthesia and psychiatry and
neuropsychologists.
RN's partner with the APP's and surgeons. Much of the patient work is done over the
phone or through a patient portal, but care is also provided in virtual visits and face to
face care.
At Virginia Mason our Registered Nurses blend skill, expertise and critical thinking with care, compassion and personal relationships to truly connect with their patients. Ours is a culture that fosters learning and innovation, and challenges you to reach your full potential. Our Registered Nurses, physicians and other team members collaborate to provide the most positive patient experience possible. As the experts on the front line of patient care, you will have the opportunity to provide input and insight in creating change, improving process and reshaping the way our patient care is delivered. As a Registered Nurse at Virginia Mason you are able to grow personally and professionally as you make a dramatic difference in the lives of others.
The responsibilities of the Registered Nurse includes:
- Coordinating and facilitating quality management of a broad based outpatient population across the continuum of care.
- Providing skilled triage and assessment, education, collaboration and coordination of healthcare and community resources
- Supporting the care team in the provision of patient care.
- Providing patient advice
- Assisting in prioritizing daily work of the clinic
- Providing direction to team members, including oversight of Medical Assistant's clinical competency.
Qualifications - Current Washington State licensure as an RN
- CPR certification is required every two years
- Bachelors of Science of Nursing Preferred
- Strong patient assessment skills, ability to work collaboratively in team setting, current working knowledge of electronic medical records.
** Updated posting 1/16/2024: We are willing to consider candidates who are interested in 30-40 hours per week. This is a hybrid position. This position may allow the RN to work up to 1-2 shifts per week remotely (schedule may vary)- based on the needs of the clinic. **Important: any remote work would begin once the RN has completed a full orientation and training onsite in the clinic. We're proud to share that Virginia Mason Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report. 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.
We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.