Progressive Care Unit

Overview Current Incentives for Qualifying Candidates: Sign-on bonus Education Loan Forgiveness 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. Job Summary: The PCU offers care for medical patients, infectious diseases, pulmonary, GI, non-invasive treatments and a variety of other diagnoses. All rooms are private with their own restrooms, supply cabinets as well as couches and privacy curtains for the comfort of family who wish to stay close. We have two rooms fully plumbed to handle dialysis patients. Computers are also located in each patient room to facilitate bedside documentation and medication verification. We utilize Epic as our electronic health record. Services provided include vasoactive medication drips and care to higher acuity-level patients. The management structure of the unit consists of an experienced Clinical Manager who will oversee the unit. The Charge Nurses provide additional clinical support for the staff and help to maintain the flow of the unit. The staff is comprised of RNs, Certified Nursing Assistants and Health Unit Coordinators with support services provided by Respiratory Care, 24 hour Pharmacists, PT/OT, IV Therapy RNs, Dieticians and RN Care Managers. RN assignments are determined by patient census and acuity, and our normal RN ratios for PCU patients are 1:3 with CNA support. Job Responsibilities: As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality patient care according to the specific orders of each patient's individual physician. This will involve, utilizing your knowledge and skills to educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits. Additional responsibilities for this health care role include: Monitoring patients' conditions and assessing their needs Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients Administering patients' medications and providing treatments according to physicians' orders Fostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred Previous Medical/Surgical experience is preferred Current RN license from the Washington State Board of Nursing Current Healthcare BLS Certification Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 6 months of hire Residency RN Program available