Rn - Wound Care (Per Diem)

Job Summary:
EvergreenHealth in beautiful Kirkland, Washington is seeking an experienced Wound Care RN to join the well- established Wound Care Clinic Team.

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 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 effectively 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.
Qualifications:

REQUIRED for the position:

• Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) required within 5 years of employment if applicable
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington

DESIRED for the position:

• Master’s degree in Nursing

• WOCN

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