RN - FMC OB Flex (.9 FTE, Nights)

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

About The Position

EvergreenHealth is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for its Family Maternity Center. This Obstetrical Flex role provides comprehensive nursing care to perinatal patients across labor and delivery, antepartum, postpartum, and gynecologic services. The nurse assesses and supports patients throughout the perinatal journey, including neonatal care, and demonstrates proficiency caring for neonates alongside adult patients. As part of a Baby Friendly organization, the nurse prioritizes keeping patients and their neonates together. The position is self-scheduling and is open to GYN/Postpartum, Antepartum, or Labor & Delivery Registered Nurses with competencies in Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, and Postpartum. The RN provides total direct nursing care in accordance with established standards of care, hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. EvergreenHealth is a Magnet-recognized organization and upholds AWHONN Staffing Standards to promote safe nurse-to-patient ratios. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Evergreen Health and the Washington State Nurses Association; union membership is optional.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program; a diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is required.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Washington State.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
NRP certification within four weeks of hire.
At least one year of RN experience.
At least one year of Labor & Delivery experience.
At least one year of Postpartum experience.
Competencies in Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, and Postpartum.

Nice To Haves

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and act as a patient advocate.
Assess the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned group of patients.
Coordinate patient and family/significant-other education.
Continuously plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, incorporating the patient and family/significant other into the process.
Work with physician partners and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement the patient and family/significant-other plan of care.
Communicate relevant information, including patient information, safety issues, equipment problems, and quality issues, to the immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
Communicate and document changes in patient condition promptly to the charge nurse or supervisor and physician.
Meet attendance, punctuality, and dependability guidelines.
Effectively perform and follow through on assigned responsibilities within designated or agreed-upon timeframes.
Complete responsibilities consistently with organizational policies, goals, and values.
Fulfill the position's organizational accountabilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.