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RN- Ortho, Spine, Neuro (OSN) (0.9 FTE. Nights) INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

EvergreenHealth, Kirkland, WA, United States


Wage Range: $48.21 - $87.11 per hour

Additional Pay for BSN, MSN, and PCCN

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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.

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

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.

Communicates effectively all relevant information (e.g., patient information, safety issues, problems with equipment, quality issues, etc.) to immediate supervisor, in timely way.

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 (Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required)

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington

Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire

DESIRED for the position

Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN)

Master’s in Nursing (MSN)

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

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.

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