RN - Oncology (.9 FTE, Nights) Internal Applicants Only

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

About The Position

Responsible for the total direct nursing care of assigned patients within established standards of care and hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. Provides direct patient care and acts as a patient advocate, assessing comprehensive nursing needs and coordinating patient and family/significant other education. Plans, implements, and evaluates care in collaboration with patients, families/significant others, physician partners, and interdisciplinary team members. Communicates relevant information and changes in patient condition to the appropriate supervisor, charge nurse, or physician, and documents changes in a timely manner. The position is 0.9 FTE and works nights. This posting is for internal applicants only. The role is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Washington State Nurses Association; union membership is optional. Wage range: $50.14–$90.60 per hour. Job offers are based on relevant experience, education, and internal equity; additional premiums may apply based on shift, certifications, or degrees.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program; acceptable credentials include a Nursing Diploma, Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and/or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Washington State or hold a multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) license.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association by the start date.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree 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 the patient and family/significant other education process.
Continuously plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, involving the patient and family/significant other in the process.
Collaborate with physician partners and 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.