Procedural RN

• 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.

• 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.

• Current WA State RN license is required.
• 1 or more years recent RN experience with acute care patients.
• 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