RN - Comprehensive Procedure Center (+3 hrs) FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

5d•$48 - $87•Onsite

About The Position

This position is intended to be added to a primary position in the Comprehensive Procedure Center (CPC) and is not a stand-alone role. The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care, functions as a patient advocate, and coordinates the patient and family education process. The role involves continuous planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, incorporating the patient and family into the process. The nurse will assist physicians with procedures, supervise non-licensed personnel, and prepare rooms, equipment, and supplies. Responsibilities also include cleaning and disinfecting instruments and equipment, participating in the development and implementation of patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams, and communicating relevant information to supervisors and physicians in a timely manner. Documentation of changes in patient condition is also a key responsibility. The position requires participation in continuing education, risk management, and quality improvement initiatives, along with performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider ACLS certification by date of hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing.
1 year experience within the last 3 years in endoscopy, ICU, PACU, or Ambulatory Surgical setting.
CGRN certification

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care and functions as a patient advocate.
Coordinates the patient and family/significant other education process.
Continuously plans, implements, and evaluates patient care, incorporating patient and family/significant other into the process.
Assists physicians with procedures.
Supervises non-licensed personnel assigned to patient care.
Prepares rooms, equipment and supplies to accommodate patient load.
Cleans and disinfects instruments and equipment.
Participates with physician partners and other interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient and family/significant other plan of care.
Communicates effectively all relevant information (e.g., patient information, safety issues, problems with equipment, quality issues, etc.) to immediate supervisor, in timely way.
Communicates and documents changes in patient condition, on a timely basis, to charge nurse/supervisor and physician.
Participates in continuing education programs.
Participates in risk management and quality improvement initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned.