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.

Job Knowledge/Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, standards, techniques, protocols andtools/equipment of the nursing profession in general, and of the assigned clinical nursing specialization.
• Knowledge of FHS policies and standards, and legal regulatory/accreditation requirements applicable to matters within designated scope of responsibility.
• Leadership skills to include the ability to serve as role model, initiator in problem-solving, decision-making, delegating, and communicating of ideas and information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position.
• Familiar with contemporary health care trends and able to prioritize in a changing environment.
• Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level of proficiency.

Skills:

• Strategic planning, financial, statistical analysis, and managed care.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain flexibility, cooperation, and participate in cross-organizational performance improvement activities.
• Supervisory skills to include developing clear performance expectations, hiring, coaching, conflict management, counseling, resolving performance problems, and facilitate group process.
• Ability to express ideas and convey technical information effectively in verbal and written communications.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position.
• Skill in prioritizing the demands of daily operations and organizing resources
• Excellent oral and written communication skills - knowledge of medical Assistant scope of practice 
• Sufficient active listening and conflict management skills
• Established skill in facilitating change, cultural integration, retention, and building effective teams
• Addressing and rectifying patient and/or staff concerns
• High level problem solving skills With flexible solutions for a changing healthcare market
• Creates and motivates team to generate innovative ideas and challenge the status quo

• We require:

  • Current WA State RN license is required.
  • Recent RN experience with acute care patients.
  • 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

Virginia Mason offers much more than competitive compensation and benefits. With continuing education opportunities and the added potential of relocation assistance, you will find our commitment to your well-being is both rewarding and refreshing. 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.

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