Registered Nurse - Manager

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.

The Nurse Manager for the General Surgical Unit is a registered nurse responsible for the overall management and leadership of the unit, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. This individual is accountable for the effective and efficient operation of the unit, including staffing, budgeting, performance management, quality improvement, and patient satisfaction. The Nurse Manager fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment that promotes professional growth and development of the nursing staff.

Essential Functions:

• Leadership and Management:
• Provides leadership and direction to the nursing staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develops and implements unit-specific goals and objectives aligned with the hospital's strategic plan..
• Staff Management:
• Recruits, hires, and orients new nursing staff.
• Develops and maintains staffing schedules that meet patient care needs and budgetary constraints.
• Financial Management:
• Develops and manages the unit budget, ensuring responsible resource allocation..
• Quality and Patient Safety:
• Implements and monitors quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Patient Care:
• Ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care that meets the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.

Education/Work Experience Requirements:
Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. BSN or Bachelors’ Degree in a related field is preferred.
Three years’ experience and clinical knowledge in the same or similar clinical specialty. Two years in a charge
nurse/ leadership or equivalent position required. Clinical knowledge as a Registered Nurse in the same or similar clinical specialty preferred.

There is also the lifestyle benefit that comes With finding yourself in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by the vibrancy and sophistication of one of the most livable cities in the country, finding the perfect urban or outdoor pursuit will instinctively and pleasurably become second nature. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.