Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

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JOB SUMMARY  

Under the direction of a licensed provider (e.g. RN, Physician) and as a member of a Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) multi-disciplinary team, this job is responsible for serving patients in the Hospital/Emergency Department (ED) setting in accordance with established patient care standards and applicable regulatory requirements.  An incumbent provides direct and indirect patient care, within scope of licensure, while in the hospital/ED setting, requiring the review and approval of a Registered Nurse.  

Key responsibilities include completion of nursing admission assessments, medication administration, facilitating patient discharges and delivering/executing daily routine care and service to patients.  An incumbent responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response of treatments of patients and effectively communicates changes in patient status, symptoms and diagnostic test results to appropriate stakeholders.

Incumbents are also accountable for: 1) using effective communication, customer service and organizational skills in order to deliver quality care in a culturally-sensitive and appropriate manner;  2) using initiative in carrying out recurring tasks independently within scope of licensure and established standards of care, 3) seeking direction from an RN or other healthcare provider for new specific instructions, difficult or unusual tasks, and when unusual/unfamiliar situations are encountered, and 4) maintaining an organized and safe work and patient environment and adhering to the VMFH Safety, Risk Management and regulatory standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs the following essential job functions in the hospital setting/ED: 

• Interviews patients to gather relevant information (e.g. weight, height, vital signs, drug allergies, presenting problems, etc.) and makes an initial assessment; screens, communicates and responds to patients’ needs appropriately and within his/her scope of practice.
• Enters patient data per established procedures in the electronic medical record; maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation.  
• Observes general and specific physical and behavioral signs and symptoms; assesses for, and effectively communicates, deviations from normal conditions; recognizes urgent/emergent situations and refers them to a RN or other provider as appropriate.
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, and consults RN, MD, and FNP as needed; notifies appropriate staff of changes in the patient’s condition. 
• Monitors patient’s vital signs; demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring and identifies arrhythmias. 
• Prepares patient for, and performs, routine diagnostic/laboratory/therapeutic treatment procedures such as: 
• Obtains directly, or makes arrangements to obtain, a variety of medical specimens and cultures, including blood and urine samples and throat cultures; coordinates the collection and pick up of lab specimens; performs venipuncture to obtain blood specimens. 
• Ensures adequate stock of supplies and properly functioning equipment; keeps work areas clean and neat. 
• Assists staff and physicians with procedures.
• Performs patient discharge activities following established procedures; follows up with patient after discharge as necessary.
• Provides reinforcement of information and education through review of discharge instructions while discharging patients.
• Communicates what aspects of the discharge process have been completed to the responsible staff nurse.
• Performs nursing handoff to receiving facilities for patient’s discharge into a post-acute setting.
• Transports patients in a manner conducive to patient safety and comfort; returns all equipment after transport (e.g. wheelchair, stretcher); informs floors when patient is being transported; provides feedback to healthcare staff on occurrences during period of transport.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics to avoid workplace injury while transferring patients.
• Treats patients, visitors, and staff with courtesy and respect; willingly assists other departments with tasks as requested.

Education/Work Experience Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program (or equivalent recognized military training).  One year of related clinical work experience is preferred.  New graduates are welcome to apply.

Licensure/Certification

• Possession of a current Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Current healthcare provider BLS certification. Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.