RN - Surgery (.FTE Job Kirkland area,Washington USA,Nursing

Position: RN - Surgery (.9 FTE, Days)

Wage Range: $48.21 - $87.11 per hour

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Job Summary

Responsible for the total direct nursing care of all patients within established standards of care, hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. Responsible for the total direct nursing care of all perioperative patients in accordance with Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN), Joint Commission, and State of Washington standards of care, Nurse Practice Act, hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Schedule:

Three 12 hour shifts, including every Saturday.

Primary Duties

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 plans, 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.

Communicates effectively 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.

License, Certification, Education or Experience REQUIRED for the position

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
1-year experience within the last 3 years of care delivery in a Main Operating Room or multispecialty Ambulatory Surgery OR setting.
Proficiency in aseptic technique and surgical site infection prevention practices.
Proficiency in the creation and implementation of Perioperative nursing care plans, including interventions to prevent unintended harm, such as wrong site surgery or retained surgical items.
Understanding and ability to apply radiation and laser safety principles.
Working knowledge and ability to apply the standards and recommended practices of the Association of Peri Operative Registered Nurses (AORN).
Proficiency in implementing safe sharps handling practices

DESIRED for the position

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing
CNOR Certification
Scrub experience in three or more surgical specialties (e.g. Ortho, General Surgery, Urology).

Benefit Information

Choices that care for you and your family

At Evergreen Health, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

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

Benefits Guide

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Evergreen Health and the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA). Union membership is optional.

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