RN Per Diem Cardiovascular & Neurosurgical Care Unit (CVNS)

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

EvergreenHealth is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular & Neurosurgical Progressive Care RN to join a well-established dynamic team on the 31-bed Cardiovascular & Neurosurgical Care Unit (CVNS) PCU unit. This RN must have Progressive Care & Telemetry patient care experience. The Cardiovascular & Neurosurgical Care Unit (CVNS) unit is a telemetry PCU care unit with a focus on the care of cardiac and neuro patients. CVNS is the post heart Cath/ interventional procedural unit and has the designated stroke patient care. EvergreenHealth is pleased to offer our PER DIEM RN’s option and choice when it comes to their work assignment. We believe that creating a tiered system for our per diem RNs allows for flexibility and balance, honoring the employee’s desire to work while balancing given business needs. Further information will be provided at time of interview.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program (Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington
Minimum of one-year Progressive Care nursing experience
Current Healthcare Provider BLS- American Heart Association by start date.
Current Healthcare Provider ACLS- American Heart Association by start date.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
PCCN certification is preferred.

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 implements, 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.
Effectively communicates all relevant information (e.g., patient information, safety issues, problems with equipment, quality issues, etc.) to immediate supervisor, in timely way.
Communicates and documents changes in patient condition, on a timely basis, to charge nurse/supervisor and physician.
Performs other duties as assigned.