RN - Radiation Oncology (Per Diem)
About The Position
EvergreenHealth is seeking an experienced Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse to join its team in Kirkland, Washington. The RN provides total direct nursing care to patients in accordance with established standards of care and hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. This is a per diem position with variable hours based on coverage needs and a day schedule. Per diem nurses may choose between two availability tiers: Tier 1 requires at least 24 hours per month and offers a 17% hourly premium; Tier 2 requires 60 hours per month, including one weekend shift per month, one summer holiday, and one winter holiday, and offers a 20% hourly premium. Additional pay is available for BSN or MSN degrees. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Washington State Nurses Association; union membership is optional.
Requirements
- Graduate of a nursing program; a diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is required.
- Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Washington.
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association by date of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in Radiation Oncology or general oncology nursing.
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification, or willingness to earn certification within three years of hire.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Master of Science 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 other interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient and family/significant other plans 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.
Benefits
- Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL).
- Participation in a 457(b) retirement plan.
- Free parking.
- Cafeteria and gift shop discount.
- Additional pay for BSN or MSN.
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Education Level
Associate degree
