Rn Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of a nursing program; a diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is required.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Washington State.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by the date of hire.
• Current Washington State driver's license and proof of insurability.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assess the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned group of patients, including home health patients.
• Coordinate education for patients and their families or significant others.
• Initiate patient start of care through the established admission process.
• Continuously plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, involving the patient and family or significant others in the process.
• Work with physician partners and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement the patient and family or significant other's 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 team members, the DPOA, and the physician.
• Deliver nursing care in accordance with established standards and applicable hospice, hospital, and unit guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Act as a patient advocate.
• Assist other staff with their duties when time permits.
• Recognize when assistance is needed to effectively carry out the nursing process.
• Promote positive relations among patients, family members, the hospital, and the community.
• Practice within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a)) with employer contribution
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition assistance and paid continuing education units
• Up to $10,000 bonus for those new to EvergreenHealth