RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) (0.9 FTE, Day) INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

Retirement plans 457(b) and 401(a)

Tuition assistance for degrees

Paid Time Off/Vacation

Paid holidays

Free parking

Commuter benefits

Job summary

EvergreenHealth is seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit RN to join a dynamic team on our 31-bed PCU. This role requires telemetry and intermediate step-down nursing experience, with wages ranging from $50.14 to $90.60 per hour, plus relocation assistance and BSN/MSN premium where applicable.

Applicants must be a graduate of a nursing program (Diploma or ADN), hold a WA RN license, and have current BLS/ACLS by start date. Collaborative team environment in Kirkland, WA.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a nursing program (Diploma or ADN).
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Washington state.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications by start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide total direct nursing care to all patients per standards and policies.
• Care for telemetry and intermediate step-down PCU patients; PCU experience required.
• Assess nursing needs of assigned patients and advocate for them.
• Coordinate patient and family education throughout the care plan.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate care; involve patient and family in decisions.
• Communicate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to develop care plans.
• Document changes in patient condition and communicate promptly to the charge nurse.
• Maintain attendance, punctuality, and dependable performance in line with policy.

Education

Diploma or ADN required

WA RN license

BLS/ACLS valid at start date

Job description

$50.14 - $90.60 per hour

Relocation assistance available

Additional pay for BSN / MSN

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.

EvergreenHealth is seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit RN to join a well-established dynamic team on the 31-bed Progressive Care Unit.

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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.

Telemetry and intermediate step down, PCU nursing experience is required.

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. Effectively communicates 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. Accountable for following the guidelines for attendance, punctuality, and overall dependability. Accountable for effective performance and follow-through of all assigned responsibilities and for completing responsibilities within designated (or agreed upon) timeframes. Completes responsibilities in a manner consistent with organizational policy, goals, and values.
9. Responsible for the "Accountabilities" associated with this position in support of the organization.

REQUIRED for the position:

• Graduate of a nursing program (Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington
• Minimum of one-year Progressive Care nursing experience Current Washington State Registered Nurse License
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS- American Heart Association by start date.
• Current Healthcare Provider ACLS- American Heart Association by start date.

DESIRED for the position:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• PCCN certification is preferred.

Benefit Information:

Choices that care for you and your family.

• 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
• Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount

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