Recovery Services - Charge RN
US-WA-GIG HARBOR
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 408476
Type: Day
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Overview: 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 over 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. Responsibilities: 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! St. Anthony Hospital has been redesignated in 2022 by Pathway to Excellence(r) for demonstrating a commitment to a healthy workplace through professional development, shared decision making, leadership, safety, quality and well-being. Visitors have access to state-of-the-art medical care, including 24/seven emergency services, sophisticated in- and outpatient surgery, complete outpatient cancer care, pharmacy services and more. Amenities include spacious private rooms, a healing garden that provides a peaceful outdoor escape and our award winning cafe. Our main OR suite includes 6 operating rooms and we perform over 3,200 cases per year, including general, orthopedics, urology, gynecology and robotics. Our Surgical Services Leadership team includes a Director, a Perioperative Clinical Manager, and a Perianesthesia Clinical manager. What We Have To Offer: * Faith-based culture with commitment to our Core Values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence where we value positive team players * Collaborative scheduling * 8, 10 and 12-hour shift options * Limited call * Financial support for CNOR certification * Tuition assistance for advanced degrees * Opportunities for career growth within the growing and highly successful CHI Franciscan Health system * Competitive wages, incentives and a generous employee benefits program Qualifications: Job Summary: Our Recovery Services nurses provide pre-, and post-operative nursing care to all patient populations undergoing surgical procedures. This work includes developing, implementing and assessing the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary teams and the patient and family. The Charge RN serves as a leader and clinical resource to staff under the direction of nursing leadership. Collaborates with the primary RN or team leader to ensure the planning and delivery of quality patient care in partnership with physician, interdisciplinary team and patient/family. Acts as a role model, demonstrating technical/clinical competence consistent with the needs of staff and the patient population served. Assists staff with problem solving and decision making. * Oversees clinical operations to include: coordination of assignments, delegation of tasks, provision of clinical care, patient placement, unit and patient flow. * Aligns staffing with productivity-based Staffing Matrix to include requesting resources based on patient need and flexing staff based on census and workload fluctuations. * Prepares assignments considering patient acuity and staff skill mix/competency; ensures timely posting of Staffing Plan; assigns and/or ensures staff are provided with rest and meal breaks. * Monitors and oversees Sitter usage in assigned area. * Serves as the first point of contact in the department chain of command during the shift for staff's clinical needs, investigation of complaints, service recovery and completion of incident reports; ensures management is apprised of concerns and incidents. * Coordinates care, collaborating and communicating effectively with the interdisciplinary team. * Maintains and applies knowledge of quality and SafetyFirst-related initiatives and requirements. * Serves as mentor to develop and coach orientees and experienced staff; demonstrates skill in conflict management. * Contributes to the development and evaluation of staff competency; provides objective feedback to assist with staff performance throughout the review cycle. * Assists with monitoring of regulatory and auditing requirements. Job Requirements: * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred. * Minimum of 2 years current experience in an acute, inpatient PACU setting within the last 3 years strongly preferred OR Graduate of ICU residency with a minimum of six months ICU experience. Experience with airway emergencies, (i.e. laryngospasms, airway obstruction, stridor and arrest). * Prefer previous charge nurse experience. * Current State Licensure as a Registered Nurse * Basic Life Support certification * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for PACU and SADU * Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six months of date of hire for PACU * Certified Perianesthesia Nurse (CPAN) or Certified Ambulatory Peranesthesia Nurse (CAPA) preferred.
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