RN - FMC Labor (.9 FTE, Nights)

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

EvergreenHealth is seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse to join its Family Maternity Center (FMC). FMC Registered Nurses provide total direct nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with established standards of care and hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. The position is self-scheduling, and EvergreenHealth is hiring for multiple positions. The role includes providing direct patient care and serving as a patient advocate; assessing the comprehensive nursing needs of assigned patients; coordinating education for patients and their families or significant others; and continuously planning, implementing, and evaluating care with their participation. The nurse works with physician partners and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement plans of care, and communicates relevant information and changes in patient condition to supervisors, charge nurses, and physicians in a timely manner. Other duties may be assigned. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA); union membership is optional. The wage range is $50.14–$90.59 per hour. Eligible new EvergreenHealth employees may receive a bonus of up to $10,000 with at least two years of current Labor & Delivery experience or up to $15,000 with at least three years. Relocation assistance is available, and additional pay is available for a BSN and approved certifications.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program; a diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is required.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State.
At least one year of current Labor & Delivery RN experience.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
NRP certification within four weeks of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

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, incorporating the patient and family/significant other into 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.