RN - Emergency Department (.9 FTE, Nights)

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

EvergreenHealth is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN to join its established and dynamic Emergency Department team. The RN is responsible for the total direct nursing care of patients within established standards of care and hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. This is a full-time position, .9 FTE, working nights for 36 hours per week in Kirkland, Washington. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth 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.
At least two years of current RN Emergency Room nursing experience.
Current Washington State Registered Nurse license.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association by the start date.
Current Healthcare Provider ACLS certification from the American Heart Association by the start date.
Obtain PALS within six months of hire.
Obtain TNCC within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
CEN certification.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and function 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, involving the patient and family/significant other in the process.
Work with physician partners and other 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.