RN Supervisor ICU

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.  While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

This job is responsible for daily operations and oversight of nursing practice and patient care delivery within an assigned area, including supervision for clinical staff, as delegated and in collaboration with the Clinical Manager/Director of the department/unit. Responsible for organizing, planning, and directing clinical and management activities in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Collaborates with appropriate personnel to ensure standards of care and standards of practice of specific patient populations are current and incorporated into staff practice. Assists management in maintaining continuity and quality of patient care. Contributes to organizational operations and supports the mission by fostering interdepartmental communication/collaboration. Provides effective mentoring and acclimation of staff. Assists with administrative duties, education activities and quality initiatives.

Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. BSN or Bachelors’ Degree in a related field is preferred. Two years’ experience and clinical knowledge in the same or similar clinical specialty (ICU/Progressive Care/Tele). One year Charge nurse or equivalent experience required. Certification in clinical specialty preferred.

Job Knowledge/Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, standards, techniques, protocols and tools/equipment of the nursing profession in general, and of the assigned clinical nursing specialization.
- 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
- Skills in strategic planning, financial, statistical analysis, and managed care reimbursement.
- Knowledge of FHS policies and standards, and legal regulatory/accreditation requirements applicable to matters within designated scope of responsibility.
- Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level of proficiency
- Familiar with contemporary health care trends and able to prioritize in a changing environment.
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain flexibility, cooperation, and participate in cross-organizational performance improvement activities.

Licensure/Certification
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
- Certification in specialty area preferred.
- Current healthcare provider BLS certification.

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We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.