Tacoma, WA, USA
6 days ago
RN Residency Medical Surgical
Overview

Sign-on bonus and Relocation Assistance available!

We're proud to share that St. Joseph Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington State by U.S. News & World Report.

In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities. 

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.    

Why should you choose us?
St Joseph Medical Center pursues Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence and
Collaboration as part of its every day culture. This is evident as soon as you enter our doors. At St Joseph Medical Center, you will be part of a friendly, supportive and cohesive team. We are passionate about providing care to our community and strive to be the most trusted destination for health in the PNW. We look forward to you joining our St Joseph family!


Responsibilities

Role:

The Nurse Resident is a structured training program designed to transition newly graduated registered nurses (RNs) into competent and confident professional nurses within Franciscan Health System (FHS).  Under the close supervision of a designated preceptor and within the scope of their licensure, the Nurse Resident participates in a comprehensive program encompassing both clinical and didactic components.  This role focuses on developing foundational skills and knowledge while providing direct patient care under close supervision.

What we do:

The Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse focuses on post-operative care

We provide excellent patient experience by performing bedside shift report, hourly rounding, and leader rounding

We work collaboratively with the Surgical and Procedure teams, all levels of providers and other areas within St. Joseph Medical Center.

We inspire to work together with the patient to maintain pain control, set goals for the shift and start early ambulation for best outcomes

We specialize in wound care such as ostomies and negative pressure vascular, we place the lines, tubes and drains.


Qualifications

Education & Experience: 

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. 

License & Certification:

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing.

Current Healthcare BLS Certification.

Specialty certification, as appropriate to the assigned work unit, is strongly preferred.

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