RN - FMC Labor OB Flex (.9 FTE, Days)

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

About The Position

EvergreenHealth is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for its Family Maternity Center. This Obstetrical Flex role provides comprehensive nursing care for perinatal patients across labor and delivery, antepartum, postpartum, and gynecologic services. The nurse assesses patient needs throughout the perinatal journey, including neonatal care, and demonstrates proficiency in caring for neonates alongside adult patients. As part of a Baby Friendly organization, the nurse prioritizes keeping patients and their neonates together. The position is self-scheduling and is open to GYN/Postpartum, Antepartum, or Labor & Delivery Registered Nurses with competencies in Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, and Postpartum. The RN provides total direct nursing care within established standards of care and hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. The nurse works with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to plan and deliver care, while communicating and documenting relevant information and changes in patient condition in a timely manner. EvergreenHealth is an integrated two-hospital system headquartered in the Puget Sound area east of Seattle. It is Magnet-recognized and describes its nursing practice environment as supportive, with education and development opportunities, bedside autonomy, and alignment between nursing leadership and quality care. EvergreenHealth also identifies as the first Baby Friendly designated hospital in North America and states its commitment to AWHONN Staffing Standards. This 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.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
NRP certification within four weeks of hire.
At least one year of RN experience.
At least one year of Labor & Delivery experience.
At least one year of Postpartum experience.
Competencies in Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, and Postpartum.

Nice To Haves

Master's or bachelor's degree in Nursing.

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 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.
Follow attendance, punctuality, and dependability guidelines.
Complete assigned responsibilities effectively and within designated or agreed-upon timeframes.
Perform responsibilities consistently with organizational policy, goals, and values.
Fulfill the position's accountabilities in support of the organization.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide comprehensive nursing care for perinatal patients, including labor and delivery, antepartum, postpartum, gynecologic, and neonatal care.