RN - MSK Pain Center (Per Diem)

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

10d•$44 - $81

About The Position

Responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of all patients within the Pain Care Program receiving interventional spinal procedures within established standards of care, hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington.
Graduate of a nursing program (Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required)
1 year of experience within the last 3 years of care delivery in a monitored care area: PACU, ICU, ED, or telemetry
Completion of unit competencies for peri-anesthesia care within probationary period or first 2 months if an employee transfer
Proficiency in airway management/adjuncts
Ability to identify EKG rhythms and related necessary interventions.
Understanding of Hemodynamic monitoring and equipment
Understanding of Pain Management and related pharmacology
Understanding of Cardiac and emergency medication pharmacology
Proficiency with IV skills and techniques
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
Current ACLS on hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN)
Master’s in Nursing (MSN)
1 year of experience in Pain Management
Certification in Peri-Operative Nursing
CPAN, CAPA
PALS or ENPC within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care and functions as a patient advocate.
Assesses the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned group of patients.
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.
Participates with physician partners and other interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient and family/significant other plan of care.
Communicates all relevant information (e.g., patient information, safety issues, problems with equipment, quality issues, etc.) effectively to immediate supervisor, in a timely way.
Communicates and documents changes in patient condition, on a timely basis, to charge nurse/supervisor and physician.
Coordinates the Patient Plan of Care with all disciplines.
Performs other duties as assigned.