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!

Virginia Mason Medical Center, was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report.

We have a new full time RN Manager of operations position with our Emergency Department. With numerous awards and distinctions, including our recognition as Top Hospital of the Decade by The Leapfrog Group, Virginia Mason has transformed health care through our innovations in patient safety and our ability to provide patients in our community with easier access to our high-quality care.

Consisting of a 336-bed hospital in Seattle, WA, and an extensive network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout the Puget Sound region, joining Virginia Mason is an exceptional opportunity to partner with nationally recognized physicians and peers, and an organization recognized as the benchmark for health care. As a member of our team, you will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine. You will also help to furtherour commitment to continuous improvement through our Virginia Mason Production System, and our philosophy of empowering you to facilitate real change in the delivery of care. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - your patients.

The role of the RN Operations Manager is to make day to day decisions in meeting staffing needs to meet patient demand for services. The role includes facilitating the interview process, hiring management, performance management, competency assessment and development, and counseling of staff. The RN Operations Manager represents nursing in the local clinic leadership and within the departmental service line at the organizational level. The RN Operational Manager is an integral part of the clinic leadership triad (Director, Section Head, RN Operational Manager) in the management and delivery of clinic services in support of Virginia Mason's mission, vision, and values. This position directs the business, technical and nursing support activities of a multidisciplinary clinic, by providing leadership to develop and implement strategies and policies to accomplish delivery and growth of services at best possible levels of cost effectiveness and stakeholder satisfaction. This job places strong emphasis on the following outcomes: the achievement of the aggressive development & dissemination of best practices and the cultivation of a highly-effective work unit."

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Education/Work Experience Requirements:

Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. BSN or Bachelors’ Degree in a related field is preferred. Three years’ experience and clinical knowledge in the same or similar clinical specialty. Two years in a charge nurse/ leadership or equivalent position required. Clinical knowledge as a Registered Nurse in the same or similar clinical specialty preferred.

Job Knowledge/Abilities:

- Knowledge of the principles, practices, standards, techniques, protocols and tools/equipment of the nursing profession in general, and of the assigned clinical nursing specialization.
- Knowledge of FHS policies and standards, and legal regulatory/accreditation requirements applicable to matters within designated scope of responsibility.
- Leadership skills to include the ability to serve as role model, initiator in problem-solving, decision-making, delegating, and communicating of ideas and information.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position.
- Familiar with contemporary health care trends and able to prioritize in a changing environment.
- Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level of proficiency
- Skills in strategic planning, financial, statistical analysis, and managed care reimbursement.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain flexibility, cooperation, and participate in cross-organizational performance improvement activities.
- Supervisory skills to include developing clear performance expectations, hiring, coaching, conflict management, counseling, resolving performance problems, and facilitate group process.
- Ability to express ideas and convey technical information effectively in verbal and written communications.
- Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position.
- Knowledge of adult education and learning principles, standards and practices.
- Ability to assess educational needs and develop timely and effective education/training programs that provide staff with skills and competency to meet applicable regulatory, risk and patient safety requirements.
- Ability to deliver effective in-service education/training and consultative services to clinical staff.

Licensure/Certification:

- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
- Certification in specialty area preferred.
- Current healthcare provider BLS certification.

Virginia Mason offers much more than competitive compensation and benefits. With continuing education opportunities and the added potential of relocation assistance, you will find our commitment to your well-being is both rewarding and refreshing. There is also the lifestyle benefit that comes With finding yourself in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by the vibrancy and sophistication of one of the most livable cities in the country, finding the perfect urban or outdoor pursuit will instinctively and pleasurably become second nature.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.