RN - CV Health and Wellness Center (.6 FTE, Days)

Nursing RN & LPN Kirkland, Washington

Department: Cardiovascular Health and Wellness Center
Job Type: Part-Time Shift: Day
Hours/Week: 24
Req: 51022
Minimum Salary: 42.19
Maximum Salary: 77.81


Description

Wage Range: $42.19 - $77.81 per hour

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity. 
 
Job Summary:
Responsible for case managing patients enrolled in the cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation programs 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. Conducts initial assessments and develops treatment plans tailored to meet the patient needs.
  9. Provides supervision and monitoring during exercise classes. Adjusts exercise regimes when indicated.
  10. Provides home exercise guidelines and implements behavior changes strategies.
  11. Provides intervention for any type of medical emergency or trauma including ACLS.
  12. Responsible for documenting all aspects of the patient care, including but not limited to, exercise reports, interventions, education, progress reports, physician correspondence and discharge planning.
  13. Performs other duties as assigned.
License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED
 for the position:
 
  • Bachelor’s in nursing (BSN) required within 5 years of employment if applicable
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington
  • One (1) year of nursing experience
  • Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
  • Current Healthcare Provider ACLS certification by date of hire
DESIRED for the position:
 
  • Master’s degree in nursing
  • One year experience in critical care, telemetry or cath lab
  • One year experience in cardiac rehab
  • One year experience in case managing patients 
Benefit Information:
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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
  • Employer subsided ORCA card
  • Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount
 
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EvergreenHealth is committed to providing the highest quality of care to our patients.  The literature shows that having a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) contributes significantly to the quality of care.  Toward that end, this position requires a BSN or a commitment to begin a BSN program within three years and obtain a BSN within five years of employment. Please note this BSN requirement does not apply to those with an RN license for twenty or more years or current EvergreenHealth RNs hired prior to April 1, 2014.
 
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA).  Union membership is optional.