RN - MSK Pain Center (Per Diem) in Kirkland, Washington at EvergreenHealth

Wage Range: $45.19 - $82.30 per hour plus additional per diem rate

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 all relevant information (e.g., patient information, safety issues, problems with equipment, quality issues, etc.) effectively to immediate supervisor, in a timely way.
7. Communicates and documents changes in patient condition, on a timely basis, to charge nurse/supervisor and physician.
8. Coordinates the Patient Plan of Care with all disciplines.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

Required for the position:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington.
• Graduate of a nursing program (Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required)
• 1 year of experience within the last 3 years of care delivery in a monitored care area: PACU, ICU, ED, or telemetry
• Completion of unit competencies for peri-anesthesia care within probationary period or first 2 months if an employee transfer
• Proficiency in airway management/adjuncts
• Ability to identify EKG rhythms and related necessary interventions.
• Understanding of Hemodynamic monitoring and equipment
• Understanding of Pain Management and related pharmacology
• Understanding of Cardiac and emergency medication pharmacology
• Proficiency with IV skills and techniques
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
• Current ACLS on hire

DESIRED for the position:

• Bachelors in Nursing (BSN)
• Masters in Nursing (MSN)
• 1 year of experience in Pain Management
• Certification in Peri-Operative Nursing
• CPAN, CAPA
• PALS or ENPC within 6 months of hire

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