Overview

In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient

experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new

health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system

builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly

5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the

health and well-being of our communities.

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the

Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From

basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet

their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments

and technologies.

Responsibilities

Franciscan Medical Group is currently seeking a full time Clinic RN Float for our King County (Burien, WA area) Regional Float Pool. Experienced RNs may apply for an excellent opportunity to learn clinical details across both primary and specialty Virginia Mason Franciscan Medical Group Clinics. You receive additional compensation for your flexibility to travel around the Puget Sound area as you expand your knowledge in ambulatory patient care. This is YOUR opportunity to be part of a high performing team with skills that transfer to all ambulatory clinics.

NOTE: Float Pool Supervisor is willing to discuss the region that will work best for you! King, Pierce and Peninsula Regions!

Qualifications

Job Summary:

This job is responsible for providing professional nursing services which focus on the provision of quality

patient care in a clinic setting consistent with CHI Franciscan Health (CHI-FH) standards/values,

applicable regulatory requirements and Franciscan Medical Group (FMG) Scope of Practice policy. An

incumbent is engaged in direct care of clinic patients, including assessing, coordinating, triaging,

evaluating and delegating work to members of the patient care team, and for providing education and

consultation with patients, families, physicians and other staff members in implementing appropriate

nursing interventions for optimal patient care.

Work is performed under standards of safety and care that provide instruction/guidance for taking care of

issues and patient needs in the absence of a physician/provider. Work requires the application of

judgment and critical thinking skills in making decisions regarding patient care (within the scope of

practice), including knowledge and integration of available standards, resources and data, and in the

efficient utilization of staff/resources. Work involves continuous contact with physicians/providers,

patients, patient families, community agencies, patient care staff and management. An incumbent is

accountable for the quality of care provided to patients, and has the authority to direct care, provide

education, and delegate appropriate tasks.

If assigned to the centralized FMG Float Pool, an incumbent provides patient care services to the

assigned clinic/work unit as needed to meeting staffing needs.

Essential Duties:

● Screens, communicates and responds to patient needs appropriately; managing patient flow to

ensure enough time for patient care and family education. Delegates tasks to other caregivers as

license permits.

● Greet and prepare patients for practitioner. Provide patient mobility assistance, as necessary.

Obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug

allergies, current medications and presenting problem. Anticipates the needs of the patient and

the practitioner during the exam.

● Administer ordered medications via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal, or sublingual

routes. Start IV’s, maintain and administer IV fluids/meds as ordered by provider.

● Under supervision of the practitioner, inform patients of lab results, call in prescriptions to

pharmacies and return practitioners’ phone messages. Ensure that the patient or family

understands follow-up and referral information. Provide general health education within own level

of expertise and as directed by practitioner and nurse supervisor;

● Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms clean

and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to Franciscan Medical Group Exposure

Control Plan; anticipate Practitioner's needs for medications, supplies and equipment and plan

accordingly.

● Assist with diagnostic tests and procedures to appropriate level of training and established

procedures. Ensure patient privacy and comfort during the exam; instruct patients in the collection

of samples and other tests.

● Actively participate in continuing education and meetings; participates in committees as

requested; and participants in professional development activities and maintains professional

affiliations.

● Triages and responds to patient telephone call using approved protocols; ensuring documentation

of the phone call meets standards.

● Exhibits and adheres to CHI Franciscan Health’s Core Values of Reverence, Integrity,

Compassion and Excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS SECTION:

Education/ Work Experience:

● High School Diploma or GED required.

● Graduate of accredited school of Registered Nursing approved by the WA State Board of Nursing

required; BSN preferred.

● One year clinic RN experience or 2 years of acute care experience preferred

Licensure/Certification

● Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Washington State Board of Nursing.

● Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.

● If assigned to the Float Pool, current driver’s license and ability to drive to assigned

location(s).

Pay Range

$36.96 - $53.60 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.