RN - Heart Care Clinic (1.0 FTE, Days)

Nursing RN & LPN Kirkland, Washington

Department: Heart Care
Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Day
Hours/Week: 40
Req: 49228
Minimum Salary: 39.80
Maximum Salary: 72.48


Description

Wage Range: $39.80 – $72.48 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:    

EvergreenHealth’s Heart Care Clinic is looking for an experienced RN to join our well-established team. This position will provide nursing care through face-to-face or phone, by process of analyzing information delivered by the patient to sort out the need of appropriate care related to the severity of the concerns and symptoms represented.  Provides patient education as needed for better care and compliance.    

Ensures the direct nursing care of patients is conducted within established standards of care, hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. May assist in the developing of case management protocols.    

Primary Duties:    

  1. Provides continuity of care between the clinic, hospital, ER, specialists, Home Health, Hospice and LTC facilities.
  2. Triages patients in person and via phone.
  3. Assesses the comprehensive nursing needs and develops a nursing diagnosis or plan.
  4. Consults with providers to develop and implement plan of care.
  5. Analyzes diagnostic / lab test results and relays that information to the providers.
  6. Communicates critical results in a timely manner with appropriate responsible providers.
  7. Provides oversight of medical assistants to ensure patient care is provided within established guidelines and evaluates the outcomes of care when appropriate.
  8. Performs nursing visits within scope of practice.
  9. Trains medical assistants in collaboration with the manager.
  10. Provides safe, family centered nursing patient care and serves as a consultant to the patients and caregivers.
  11. Performs other duties as assigned by manager.

 REQUIRED for the position:    

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required within 5 years of employment if applicable
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington
  • 3 years of previous RN experience
  • Chronic care management and patient education skills
  • Ability to manage a variety of concurrent programs and projects effectively while Utilizing time, equipment and supplies appropriately
  • Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
  • Current Healthcare Provider ACLS certification by date of hire

DESIRED for the position:    

  • Previous lead and/or supervisory experience demonstrating effective, positive and constructive feedback skills
  • Recent ICU/CCU/PCU/Cath Lab experience
  • Master’s degree in Nursing

    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
    • 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.

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