RN - OSN (Per Diem) Internal Candidates Only

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

3d•$50 - $91

About The Position

Responsible for the total direct nursing care of patients within established standards of care and hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. Staff in the Ortho and Spine Center of Excellence (OSCE) must complete orientation related to orthopedic and spine care pathways. Program staff receive department-specific orientation and eight hours of education per annual training plan focused on orthopedic and spine care. This per diem role offers two work-assignment tiers. Tier 1 requires availability for at least 24 hours per month and provides a 17% hourly premium. Tier 2 requires availability for 60 hours per month, including one weekend shift per month, one summer holiday, and one winter holiday, and provides a 20% hourly premium. Further tier information is provided at interview. The wage range is $50.14–$90.60 per hour, plus an additional per diem rate. Offers depend on relevant experience, education, and internal equity. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA); union membership is optional.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program, such as a nursing diploma, ADN, BSN, or 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 patient and family/significant-other education.
Continuously plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, incorporating the patient and family/significant other into the process.
Participate 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.
Complete OSCE orientation related to orthopedic and spine care pathways, including department-specific orientation and eight hours of annual education focused on orthopedic and spine care.
Perform other duties as assigned.