EvergreenHealth·Kirkland, Washington
Registered Nurses provide total direct nursing care for patients in the Family Maternity Center, acting as patient advocates and coordinating education. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans while documenting changes in patient conditions.
$48.21 - $87.11 per hour
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EvergreenHealth is an integrated two hospital system headquartered in the vibrant and beautiful Puget Sound area just east of Seattle.
Our exceptionally high standards and dedication to quality are recognized in the inspiring stories of our patients and have earned us recognition as a Healthgrades Top 50 Hospital in Clinical Excellence, placing EvergreenHealth in the top 1% for five years in a row.
Following a multi-year journey, EvergreenHealth has achieved Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
This recognition demonstrates our commitment to providing the highest quality of nursing and patient care.
EvergreenHealth takes pride in being the first Baby Friendly designated hospital in North America!
We are also proud of our ongoing commitment of upholding AWHONN Staffing Standards to ensure safe nurse to patient ratios as a means to promote high-quality care and exceptional outcomes.
We are seeking an experienced Postpartum Nurse to join our Family Maternity Center.
This position is self-scheduling.
Job Summary: Registered Nurses on the Family Maternity Center (FMC) are responsible for the total direct nursing care of all patients within established standards of care, hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines.
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.
Effectively communicates all relevant information (e.g., patient information, safety issues, problems with equipment, quality issues, etc.) to immediate supervisor, in a timely manner.
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: 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 Minimum one (1) year of current Postpartum RN experience Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire NRP certification within 4-weeks of hire DESIRED for 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 View a summary of our total rewards available to you as an EvergreenHealth team member by clicking on the link below.
Kirkland Employee Benefits | Kirkland, WA | EvergreenHealth This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA).
Union Membership is optional.
Candidates must be a graduate of a nursing program with a valid Washington State or Compact RN license and at least one year of current postpartum experience. BLS certification is required by hire, and NRP certification must be obtained within four weeks.
Market context
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