Ambulatory RN

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.

This job description outlines the responsibilities and qualifications of an Ambulatory/Procedural Registered Nurse (RN). Here's a summary broken down into key areas:

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing high-quality, skilled nursing care: This includes assisting patients before, during, and after invasive or interventional procedures in an ambulatory setting. The care is tailored to the individual patient's needs and health status.
• Utilizing the nursing process: The RN employs assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to optimize patient outcomes. This includes skilled assessment and triage, education, and coordination of care resources.
• Collaboration and Advocacy: The RN works collaboratively with patients, families, and other healthcare providers. They advocate for patients, especially when patients are unable to advocate for themselves.
• Clinical Expertise: The RN demonstrates technical expertise in interventional/procedural nursing, applying clinical judgment, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice.
• Continuous Improvement: The RN actively participates in clinical inquiry, seeking ways to improve care delivery and utilizing tools like the Virginia Mason Production System (VMPS).
• Compassionate Care: The RN fosters a compassionate and supportive environment, incorporating principles of caring such as Swanson's Caring Theory.
• Cultural Sensitivity: The RN demonstrates sensitivity to diverse patient needs and backgrounds.
• Education and Facilitation: The RN facilitates learning for patients, families, and other healthcare team members.
• Systems Navigation: The RN demonstrates leadership in navigating healthcare systems to ensure smooth transitions of care.

Key Skills and Qualities

• Clinical Judgment and Reasoning: Ability to make sound clinical decisions based on assessment and evidence.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze situations, identify problems, and develop solutions.
• Collaboration and Communication: Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team and communicate clearly with patients and families.
• Advocacy: Ability to represent and defend patient interests.
• Cultural Competency: Understanding and sensitivity to diverse patient populations.
• Teaching and Education: Ability to educate patients and colleagues.
• Systems Thinking: Understanding of the healthcare system and ability to navigate it effectively.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in interventional/procedural nursing techniques.

We require:

• Current WA State RN license is required. 
• BSN is required 
• CPR certification is required every two years or as specified by the work. - Other certifications may be required for specialty areas.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
• 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

Completion of related residency program with minimum 2 years of experience in area of care (OR, PACU)

• Prefer candidates with certification in related areas of care, such as OR, PACU
• Strong patient assessment skills, ability to work collaboratively in team setting, current working knowledge of electronic medical records of electronic medical records
• ACLS