Registered Nurse

• Perform all responsibilities of the Patient Care Technician role: · Activities of Daily Living (bathing, grooming, feeding, basic hygiene) · Basic nursing care activities (vital signs, observation and reporting of signs and symptoms of disease state, postural blood pressure, simple dressing changes) · Assist in patient mobility (ambulate, turn, position, range of motion) · Perform EKGs (unit specific requirement) · Bedside testing (blood glucose, colon screening, dextrose secretions, specific gravity) · Respiratory care (encouraging incentive spirometry, positioning, maintaining humidification of oxygen containers, maintaining nebulizer equipment integrity, performing oxygen saturation checks) 
• Perform all responsibilities of the Patient Flow Coordinator: · Coordinates unit by greeting patients and visitors, triaging phone calls, maintaining current information on locator boards; communicates scheduled tests and procedures for patients. · Processes patients’ charts upon admission and discharge. · May assist with medication reconciliation upon admission. · May process medication calendars and micromedix for discharge portfolios. · Coordinates and maintains nursing unit supplies; monitors patient confidentiality; maintains a hazardfree work environment. · As appropriate, responds to patient/visitor requests and complaints; escalates requests/complaints to the appropriate staff as necessary. · Ensures correct patient type and accommodation codes on daily basis on all patients. · Assists MSW with patient handoff to outside facilities upon discharge, including processing of information to the receiving facility. · Assists with patient care/bed placement assignments. · Assists Unit Manager with clerical responsibilities. 

QUALIFICATIONS

· High school diploma or GED required.

· Certification as a Nursing Assistant (NA-C) required.

· Previous experience as a patient flow coordinator or patient care technician is preferred

· Familiarity with VMFH clinical programs is preferred.

- Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, diagnostic tests/procedures, and medications.

- Strong problem solving, organizational, and time management skills.

- Ability to work independently, and respond appropriately in stressful situations.

- Excellent interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.

- Proficiency in using a personal computer.

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!

We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.