RN - Cardiovascular Neurosurgical Unit (Per Diem) ***FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY*** at EvergreenHealth – Kirkland, Washington

Wage Range: $48.21 - $87.11 per hour + Per Diem Premium

Additional Pay for BSN, MSN, and PCCN

• Available to work at least 24 hours per month.
• 17% hourly premium

• Available to work 60 hours per month, including:
• 1 weekend shift per month
• 1 Holiday in Summer
• 1 Holiday in Winter
• 20% hourly premium

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EvergreenHealth, headquartered in the vibrant and beautiful Puget Sound area just outside of Seattle, Washington is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular & Neurosurgical Progressive Care RN to join a well-established dynamic team on the 31-bed Cardiovascular & Neurosurgical Care Unit (CVNS) PCU unit.
This RN must have Progressive Care & Telemetry patient care experience.

The Cardiovascular & Neurosurgical Care Unit (CVNS) unit is a telemetry PCU care unit with a focus on the care of cardiac and neuro patients. CVNS is the post heart Cath/ interventional procedural unit and has the designated stroke patient care.

Job Summary:

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

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 implements, 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

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 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.

• Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL)
• Participation in 457(b) retirement plan
• Free parking
• Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount