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**Overview**
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.
**Responsibilities**
The Virginia Mason Cardiovascular Service line has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse who wants to be a part of a rapidly growing service! This position will serve our Cardiology patients through phone triage work, in person triage and will act as support for the sections MAs. You will join a partner in this role who will collaborate with you as you support our patients, providers and fellow team members. We are looking for someone with a passion for people, process and positivity who thrives in a fast paced environment and the successes that come along with teamwork and patient care! Come be a part of our growing, energetic and successful team!
Key functions of the role:
Educate patients about their diagnoses, when to seek care, and how best to help improve their heart health.
Work to improve the care provided to our patients by working with a team open to change and focused on providing the best care possible.
Triage patient symptoms in order to prioritize their care and get them the help that they need.
Be a part of the patient's care team, working with our providers by communicating the important information needed to help guide their care and ensure the patient's needs are met.
At Virginia Mason our Registered Nurses blend skill, expertise and critical thinking with care, compassion and personal relationships to truly connect with their patients. Ours is a culture that fosters learning and innovation, and challenges you to reach your full potential. Our Registered Nurses, physicians and other team members collaborate to provide the most positive patient experience possible. As the experts on the front line of patient care, you will have the opportunity to provide input and insight in creating change, improving process and reshaping the way our patient care is delivered. As a Registered Nurse at Virginia Mason you are able to grow personally and professionally as you make a dramatic difference in the lives of others.
The responsibilities of the Registered Nurse includes:
Coordinating and facilitating quality management of a broad based outpatient population across the continuum of care.
Providing skilled triage and assessment, education, collaboration and coordination of healthcare and community resources
Supporting the care team in the provision of patient care
Providing patient advice
Assisting in prioritizing daily work of the clinic
Providing direction to team members, including oversight of Medical Assistant's clinical competency.
**Qualifications**
Current Washington State licensure as an RN
CPR certification is required every two years
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Strong patient assessment skills, ability to work collaboratively in team setting
Current working knowledge of electronic medical records
We're proud to share that Virginia Mason Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U. S. News & World Report. 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.
We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
**Pay Range**
$40.19 - $56.95 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Compensation Information:
$40.19 / Hourly - $40.19 / Hourly
Starting At: 40.19 Hourly
Up To: 56.95 Hourly
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