RN - OSN (.9 FTE, Days) *Internal Candidates Only*

EvergreenHealth; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans 457(b) and 401(a)

Tuition assistance

On-site parking

Commuter benefits

Job summary

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care within established standards and policies, supporting OSCE orthopedic/spine pathways.

You will participate in patient/family education, collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and continuously assess and plan care. WA RN license and BLS are required; BSN preferred. This role offers comprehensive benefits and union affiliation with WSNA.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program (Diploma/ADN/BSN/MSN).
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington or holding an NLC license.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS – American Heart Association by start date.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and acts as a patient advocate.
• Assesses the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned group of patients.
• Coordinates the patient and family education process.
• Continuously plans, implements, and evaluates patient care with patient/family involvement.
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team to develop the care plan.
• Communicates all relevant information to supervisor and physician in a timely manner.
• Documents changes in patient condition to charge nurse/supervisor and physician.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Direct patient care

Patient advocacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Care plan development

Education

Nursing degree (Diploma/ADN/BSN/MSN)

Job description

Wage Range: $50.14 - $90.60 per hour

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the total direct nursing care of all patients within established standards of care, hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines.

The Ortho and Spine Center of Excellence (OSCE) staff are required to complete specific orientation related to the orthopedic and spine care pathways for OSCE patients. All program staff will receive the department specific orientation that guides the care of OSCE patients and eight (8) hours of education per the annual education training plan that focuses on orthopedic and spine care.

Primary Duties:

1. Provides direct patient care and functions as a patient advocate.
2. Assesses the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned group of patients.
3. Coordinates the patient and family/significant other education process.
4. Continuously plans, implements, and evaluates patient care, incorporating patient and family/significant other into the process.
5. Participates with physician partners and other interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient and family/significant other plan of care.
6. Communicates effectively all relevant information (e.g., patient information, safety issues, problems with equipment, quality issues, etc.) to immediate supervisor, in timely way.
7. Communicates and documents changes in patient condition, on a timely basis, to charge nurse/supervisor and physician.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:

• Graduate of a nursing program (Nursing Diploma, Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and/or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree)
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington OR holding a multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) license
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS – American Heart Association by start date

DESIREDfor the position:

• Master’s in Nursing (MSN)

Benefit Information:

Choices that care for you and your family

At EvergreenHealth, 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
• Employer subsided ORCA card
• Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount

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