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

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

About The Position

EvergreenHealth is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with Labor & Delivery and Postpartum experience to join the Family Maternity Center. This self-scheduling position is open to GYN/Postpartum, Antepartum, or Labor & Delivery RNs who are competent in Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, and Postpartum care. The RN is responsible for the total direct nursing care of assigned patients within established standards of care, hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. The Obstetrical Flex RN provides comprehensive nursing care to perinatal patients across Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, Postpartum, and gynecologic services. The role involves assessing patient needs throughout the perinatal journey, including neonatal care. As a representative of EvergreenHealth’s Baby Friendly organization, the nurse prioritizes keeping patients and neonates together and is proficient in providing neonatal care alongside adult patient care. EvergreenHealth is an integrated two-hospital system headquartered in the Puget Sound area east of Seattle and is Magnet-recognized for nursing excellence. The organization describes its nursing environment as supportive of professional practice, shared governance, autonomy at the bedside, and ongoing education and development. It also upholds AWHONN Staffing Standards to promote safe nurse-to-patient ratios.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program; a diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is required.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by the 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 serve as a patient advocate.
Assess the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned group of patients.
Coordinate education for patients and their families or significant others.
Continuously plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, involving patients and their families or significant others in the process.
Work with physician partners and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient and family care plans.
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.
Effectively complete assigned responsibilities within designated or agreed-upon timeframes.
Carry out responsibilities consistently with organizational policies, goals, and values.
Fulfill the position’s accountabilities in support of the organization.
Perform other duties as assigned.