RN - FMC Labor OB Flex (.9 FTE, Days)

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

EvergreenHealth is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for its Family Maternity Center. The Obstetrical Flex RN provides comprehensive direct nursing care to perinatal patients across labor and delivery, antepartum, postpartum, and gynecologic care. The nurse assesses patient needs throughout the perinatal journey, including neonatal care, and works to keep patients and their neonates together in accordance with EvergreenHealth’s Baby Friendly practices. The role follows established standards of care, hospital protocols, and unit policies. The position is self-scheduling and is 0.9 FTE, with 36 hours per week on days. The posting is open to GYN/Postpartum, Antepartum, or Labor & Delivery RNs who have competencies in Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, and Postpartum. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Washington State Nurses Association; union membership is optional. EvergreenHealth is hiring for multiple positions.

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 function as a patient advocate.
Assess the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned group of patients.
Coordinate patient and family or significant-other education.
Continuously plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, incorporating the patient and family or significant other into the process.
Collaborate with physician partners and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement the patient and family or 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.
Follow attendance, punctuality, and dependability guidelines.
Complete assigned responsibilities effectively and within designated or agreed-upon timeframes.
Perform responsibilities in a manner consistent with organizational policy, goals, and values.
Fulfill the position’s organizational accountabilities and perform other duties as assigned.