Medical - Surgical RN Residency

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a National Nurse Resident, you’ll step into a hands-on, supportive experience designed to help you grow and build confidence from day one. You won’t be on your own. You can expect real mentorship, meaningful feedback, and a team invested in your long-term success.Every day, you’ll collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to deliver care that sees each patient as an individual. You’ll administer treatments, track vitals, educate patients and families, and play a key role in making sure people feel seen, heard, and cared for.To succeed in this role, you’ll actively engage in our comprehensive, evidence-based Nurse Residency Program designed to support your growth and professional development. With a strong drive to learn and a team-first mindset, you’ll continue sharpening your skills while building a meaningful, fulfilling nursing career.

 

Your competencies will include:

• Evidence-Based Clinical Practice: Utilize the nursing process, critical thinking, and clinical skills (assessment, planning, and treatment) to deliver holistic, high-quality patient care.
• Patient Safety & Quality Improvement: Proactively identify and mitigate healthcare risks while actively influencing factors that contribute to improved clinical outcomes.
• Interprofessional Collaboration: Communicate effectively and work within a team structure to ensure efficient, cohesive, and patient-centered care delivery.
• Professionalism & Accountability: Take full personal ownership of assignments, clinical decisions, and professional development while adhering to industry ethics and regulations.
• Patient/Customer Focus: Ensure that all actions, service practices, and decision-making processes are driven by the needs and perspectives of the patient and the organization.
• Leadership & Followership: Demonstrate accountability for delegated tasks and care coordination, while actively supporting organizational goals through effective followership.
• Commitment to Continuous Learning: Seek ongoing feedback to identify personal performance gaps and prioritize the continuous growth of both clinical and professional skills.
• Mission-Driven Action: Align all daily practice and interpersonal interactions with the organization’s core mission, vision, and values to maintain a culture of service excellence.

Job Requirements

Required

• Associates Of Science Nursing and 0-12 months of professional nursing (RN) experience, upon hire and
• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing, upon hire

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.