Registered Nurse - CCU

Registered Nurse - CCU - $20K Sign-on Incentive )

Location: VMC Main Campus, Renton, WA
Department: Critical Care
Shift: Nights
Type: Full Time (0.9 FTE)
Hours: Assigned tour of duty hours
Salary Range: Min $46.94 - Max $85.76/hr (DOE)

The staff RN is a licensed professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. This individual provides safe, quality care to these patients utilizing the nursing process as the basis for clinical practice.

• Assesses, guides, directs, and facilitates workflow on the unit.
• Recognizes when it is necessary for the charge nurse to assume a patient assignment and assumes that role.
• Make staff assignments that reflect patient acuity, continuity of patient care, staff competency and the necessity of admit, transfer and discharge activity.
• Mentors staff, float, and agency personnel regarding unit/department/hospital policies, procedures/standards and annual goals and objectives.
• Integrates new staff and agency staff into the culture of the unit.
• Acts as a leader and role model for clinical staff.
• Acts as clinical resource to unit staff; demonstrates safe use of patient care equipment and can teach others.
• Identifies resource RN for LPN, PCA, and MST as necessary.
• Monitors and evaluates nursing care given to each patient, by direct observation, consultation, and patient rounds.
• Assess unit/environmental safety during patient rounds and report/correct deficiencies.
• Maintains awareness of Joint Commission standards, state codes, and practice acts; monitors documentation and compliance with standards.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills; responds to patient and family concerns/complaints.
• Reports significant events (patient/staff/physician/visitor) to supervisors and activates the chain of command per policy.
• Provides input into performance appraisal of clinical staff on assigned shift.
• Evaluates and provides adequate coverage for breaks.
• Maintains fiscal responsibility by monitoring and adjusting staffing during shift and determining staffing needs for the following shift.
• Accepts personal responsibility to maintain competencies for direct patient care and team leadership.
• Communicates and collaborates with bed placement and the clinical resource to ensure expedited clinical placement.

Must be able to provide safe patient handling; lift up to 40 pounds, operate lifting equipment, stoop, bend, reach, crouch, and squat; stand and walk for extensive periods; full body range of motion; corrected vision and hearing; color distinction.

• BSN preferred.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington.
• Successful completion of a graduate nurse residency program orientation or six months’ experience as a RN.
• AHA BLS for healthcare providers required.
• Demonstrates leadership skills with ability to lead and manage a team, utilize clinical judgment, clinical inquiry, innovation, and systems thinking.
• Can communicate effectively in oral and written form in English.
• Adheres to the dress code and Professional Appearance Policy.
• Effective interpersonal skills, community-centered and compassionate.
• Ability to work with patients regardless of age or background.
• Practices in a caring environment with excellent customer service; functions within ANA Standards and Nurse Practice Act.
• Proficient with electronic documentation, order entry, e‑mail and computer skills.
• Self‑directed in continuing education and professional practice research.

• BSN.
• Two years’ practice in clinical nursing/leadership in area of responsibility.
• Unit specific prerequisites (see addendum).

• ACLS within 3 months of hire.
• NIHSS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum of one year of experience in Emergency/Critical Care nursing required.