Charge RN - Ambulatory Surgery Recovery/ PACU I

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**_20k sign on and relocation available for external candidates_**
**Swedish Medical Center is calling a Charge Registered Nurse (RN) (1.0 FTE, Day Shift) to work in Ambulatory Surgery Recovery/ PACU I at Swedish First Hill in Seattle, WA.**
The Charge Registered Nurse (RN) will provide professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. Responsible for the workflow of the unit under the direction of the unit management team. Determines unit priorities for assigned timeframe with regard to patient care, patient flow (bed control), staffing and distribution of resources. Responsible for ensuring adherence to standards and regulations.
The Charge Registered Nurse (RN) will also be accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence-based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. Practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice. Key functions and specific skills for the job are found in the unit specific onboarding checklist and in standards that are applicable to the specialty.
**In this position you will:**
Coordinate patient care activities on the nursing unit, provide immediate clinical oversight of staff members, and ensure that all daily departmental activities are completed, including ongoing monitoring activities
Effectively advocate for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values and beliefs of those we serve
Serve as role model for staff and assists staff in following established, best practice standards. Foster a learning environment for patient/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team including students; facilitate formal and informal learning for patient/families, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and community
Actively participate in performance improvement activities within the unit and with other departments. Investigate family and patient complaints and facilitates service recovery. Assure completion of required reporting involving patients and/or staff and is involved in follow-up as appropriate
Model ongoing professional development; practices to the top of license within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, the Nursing Social Policy Statement, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and specialty standards
**Qualifications:**
**Required qualifications for this position include:**
Nursing degree/diploma upon hire
All Registered Nurses (RN) without a minimum of a Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) must obtain a Bachelors degree in Nursing or higher within six (6) years of hire
A RN with twenty (20) years of RN experience will not be required to obtain a BSN
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers at time of hire from American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network (MTN)
One (1) year experience with like population of hiring unit and demonstrated leadership accomplishments
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within ninety (90) days of hire
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire
**Preferred qualifications for this position include:**
Bachelors of Nursing degree (BSN)
National certification in area of specialty
Previous charge nurse experience, to include leading teams
**About the First Hill Campus**
The 697-bed tertiary-care center on the Swedish/First Hill campus is the flagship of the Swedish health-care system. Swedish/First Hill has one of the most active and advanced birthing programs in Washington state and houses a Level III neonatal intensive-care unit. More surgeries are performed each year at Swedish/First Hill than at any other facility in the region; volumes include more total joint replacements than any other medical center in the state.
We offer a full comprehensive range of benefits see our website for details ******We offer comprehensive, best-in-class benefits to our caregivers. For more information, visit**
******Our Mission**
Our Mission is to improve the health and well-being of each person we serve.
Our Vision is Health for a Better World.
**About Us**
Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Seattle area. It is comprised of five hospital campuses (First Hill, Cherry Hill, Ballard, Edmonds and Issaquah); emergency rooms and specialty center in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Swedish Medical Group, a network of more than 128 primary care and specialty care locations throughout the greater Puget Sound area. Swedish employs nearly 13,000 caregivers (all employees), including nearly 1,400 providers. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we're committed to caring for the people in our region and beyond. Swedish is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Swedish does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
**Schedule:** Full-time
**Shift:** Day
**Job Category:** Medical/Surgical Nursing
**Location:** Washington-Seattle
**Work Locations:** First Hill Main Bldg (WA145) 747 Broadway Seattle, 98122
**Req ID:** 341762
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