RN Orthopedics

Overview

Sign-on bonus & Relocation Assistance available!

We're proud to share that St. Joseph Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington State by U.S. News & World Report.

In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

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.

Why should you choose us?

St Joseph Medical Center pursues Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence and

Collaboration as part of its every day culture. This is evident as soon as you enter our doors.

At St Joseph Medical Center, you will be part of a friendly, supportive and cohesive team. We are passionate about providing care to our community and strive to be the most trusted destination for health in the PNW. We look forward to you joining our St Joseph family!

Responsibilities

Role:

Registered Nurse jobs are responsible for providing a wide variety of professional nursing services which focus on the provision of quality patient care consistent with Franciscan Health System (FHS) standards/values, applicable regulatory requirements and scope of practice for the nursing profession. Work also includes developing, implementing and assessing the patient plan of care during time of stay in collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and the patient/family. An incumbent is engaged in direct patient care, including assessing, planning, coordinating, evaluating and delegating work to members of the patient care team, and for providing education and consultation with patients, families, physicians and other staff members in implementing appropriate nursing interventions for optimal patient care.

Work is performed under standards of safety and care that provide instruction/guidance for taking care of issues and patient needs in the absence of a physician. Requires the use of judgment and critical thinking skills in making decisions regarding patient care (within the scope of practice), including knowledge and integration of evidence-based practices (EBP) through standards, resources and data, and in the efficient utilization of staff/resources.

Work involves continuous contact with physicians, patients, patient families, community agencies, patient care staff and management. An incumbent is accountable for the quality of care provided to patients, and has the authority to direct care, provide education, seek resources at the unit/department level, and delegate appropriate tasks.

Medical Surgical Orthopedic:

29 bed unit with private spacious rooms. Our orthopedic specialty patient population is complex spine, joint replacement and fracture patients.

It is a great feeling to see our patients regain their mobility after surgery. We have a specialty population and a special group of staff who pride themselves in competence and teamwork. This fast paced environment allows our employees to assist in pre-surgical work as well as recovery after surgery. Our staff work well with each other and call their peers their work family.

What you'll do:

Provide pre surgical education and stabilization as well as pain management. Good surgery prep positively contributes to patient outcomes.

SJMC is a level II trauma center so we get a fair number of fractures and injuries. The Medical Surgical Orthopedic nurse gets the patient ready for surgery or splinting and then begins the recovery process to ready the patient for discharge. We work with braces, collars, adaptive equipment and do lots of dressing changes.

Why choose us?

The Medical Surgical Orthopedic team demonstrates compassion and teamwork daily. We pride ourselves in shaping new grads (residence) to become quality staff.

We provide a learning environment where the whole team succeeds. We encourage learning and knowledge sharing. We live the mission every day. Start your career on Medical Surgical Orthopedic floor where the team will welcome you and give you the tools to become an expert in the field of orthopedics

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred

One year of related work experience is preferred

Current State Licensure as a Registered Nurse is required

Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification