National Nurse Residency Program ICU

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Currently interviewing for the May cohort.

A Common Spirit Health Nurse Resident is a new graduate direct clinical care registered nurse (RN) who continues to develop nursing knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors introduced in formal education as they transition into practice.

They are expected to demonstrate the appropriate competency in both core and functional areas, listed below.

Progression is expected in the areas of leading through mission vision and values, patient/customer focus, taking ownership, health care knowledge, teamwork, clinical performance improvement, service excellence, decision making

and critical thinking, and patient safety.

This role provides an opportunity to develop foundational skills and contribute to exceptional patient care within a collaborative healthcare environment. You will be responsible for:

• Patient-Centered Care:
  Applying evidence-based practices, the nursing process, and critical thinking to deliver holistic care to patients across the lifespan. This includes learning to assess patient needs, implement care plans, and monitor patient progress.

• Interprofessional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborating and communicating effectively with the interprofessional team to ensure seamless patient care delivery and optimal patient outcomes. This involves active participation in team discussions and a commitment to shared decision‑making.

• Professional Development & Accountability:
  Taking ownership of your practice, delegated tasks, and the coordination of patient care. This includes actively seeking opportunities to expand your nursing knowledge, maintaining professional standards, and demonstrating accountability for your actions.

• Leadership & Teamwork:
  Contributing to a positive and supportive work environment by respecting colleagues, fostering trust, and upholding professional standards. This includes demonstrating initiative, supporting team goals, and promoting a culture of excellence.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing;

• Active License as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State in which s/he will be practicing or the state of primary residency if the state is a Nurse Licensure Compact state

• BLS certification - American Heart Association

• Additional certifications may be required based on population(s) served and services provided

• Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for Common Spirit Health compliance requirements

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!

$47.12 - $79.59 per / hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.