RN - OSN (Per Diem) Internal Candidates Only

EvergreenHealth • Kirkland, WA

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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 specific orientation related to orthopedic and spine care pathways. Program staff receive department-specific orientation and eight hours of annual education focused on orthopedic and spine care.

This is a per diem position with two work-availability 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 information is provided at interview.

The hourly wage range is $50.14–$90.60, plus an additional per diem rate. The posted range spans the minimum and maximum across applicable job levels; some positions may offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications, or degrees. Offers are determined by 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: 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 from the American Heart Association by the start date.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in Nursing (MSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and act 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.
• Complete OSCE-specific orientation related to orthopedic and spine care pathways and required annual education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL).
• Participation in a 457(b) retirement plan.
• Free parking.
• Cafeteria and gift shop discounts.
• Per diem hourly premium: 17% for Tier 1 or 20% for Tier 2, according to the applicable availability requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree