OverviewSign on Bonus for qualifying new external Clinic RNs available!In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patientexperience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a newhealth system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined systembuilds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on thehealth and well-being of our communities.CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across thePacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. Frombasic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meettheir needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatmentsand technologies.ResponsibilitiesFranciscan Medical Group, part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently seeking a fulltime Clinic RN-Cardio for our Franciscan Heart and Vascular Associates in Tacoma, WA.This position is full time with no weekends, nights or organizationally recognized holidaysrequired.Job Summary:This job is responsible for providing professional nursing services which focus on the provision of qualitypatient care for cardiac patients in an ambulatory setting consistent with CHI Franciscan Health (CHI-FH)standards/values, applicable regulatory requirements and Franciscan Medical Group (FMG) Scope ofPractice policy. An incumbent is engaged in the direct care of cardiac patients within scope of RNlicensure, including assessing, coordinating, triaging, evaluating and delegating work to members of thepatient care team, and for providing specialized cardiac-related consultation and education topatients/families with regard to pending procedures and ongoing disease management.Essential Duties:● Administers cardiovascular and pharmacological stress tests with the use of imaging modalitiesand IV therapy as appropriate; interprets EKG findings in accordance with standard protocols.● Completes cardiac risk assessment forms in response to requests from internal/externalproviders for cardiac clearance for new/additional clinical/diagnostic tests/protocols; forwardsassessments to Cardiologist for final determination.● Reviews protocols established for each procedure/study and provides patient with specifically-tailored training/information based on unique patient medical history and physician-specificprotocols.● As initial point of patient contact, performs nursing triage activities based on direct patient contactor via phone within scope of licensure; independently triages cardiac patients/situations inaccordance with standing orders/protocols; addresses more complex, urgent or emergentsituations escalated from other clinic staff.● Documents studies, procedures, and interactions in patient’s electronic medical record inaccordance with established procedures; enters, pends and signs orders as appropriate.QualificationsEducation/Experience:● Graduation from an accredited school of nursing approved by the Washington State Board ofNursing and two years of related work experience that would demonstrate attainment of therequisite job knowledge/abilities. Work experience in a cardiology-related field is preferred.License/Certification:● Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Washington State Board of Nursing.● Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.Pay Range$38.81 - $60.34 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
