Med-Surg Observation

Overview Current Incentives for qualifying Nurses: Sign-On Bonus Education Loan Forgiveness for qualifying loans Relocation Assistance 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. Responsibilities St. Anthony Hospital has been redesignated in 2022 by Pathway to Excellence for demonstrating a commitment to a healthy workplace through professional development, shared decision making, leadership, safety, quality and well-being. The Medical Surgical Observation Unit at St. Anthony Hospital is a specialized, fast-paced, Medical Observation unit currently comprised of 16 rooms with individual bathrooms dedicated to responding to the needs of the patient who requires ongoing diagnostic testing or observation prior to discharge or admission. Patients typically stay less than 24-48 hours in this unit so our nurses are adept at working with fast paced changes and coordinating care. Despite the rapid patient turnover, nurses in this unit demonstrate their caring by quickly establishing a rapport with the patient and involving them in their own care. The staff experience the professional satisfaction that comes with making a difference every day for their patients. The patient population includes those experiencing chest pain, stroke, congestive heart failure exacerbation, uncontrolled hypertension, dehydration, and post-procedural recovery for cardiac catheterization and short stay surgery. Job Summary: 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. Essential Duties: 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. Qualifications Job Requirements: Two years of experience in the clinical specialty within the last three years preferred. Prefer previous charge nurse experience. Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing. Current BLS with the American Heart Association only Specialty certification preferred.