EvergreenHealth Hiring For RN-NC – Ear, Nose and Throat Care at Kirkland, WA  Full Time

EvergreenHealths Ear, Nose and Throat Care clinic is looking for an experienced RN to join our team. This position is full-time (40 hours/week) and is located in our beautiful Kirkland, WA campus.

Job Summary:

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. Manages the clinic flow.
2.Provides continuity of care between the clinic, hospital, ER, specialists, Home Health, Hospice and LTC facilities.
3.Triages patients in person and via phone.
4. Assesses the comprehensive nursing needs and develops a nursing diagnosis.
5. Participates with the providers to develop and implement the plan of care.
6. Analyzes diagnostic / lab test results and relays that information to the providers.
7. Coordinates critical results in a timely manner.
8. Provides oversight of medical assistants to ensure patient care is provided within established guidelines and evaluates the outcomes of care.
9. May assist with the Medical Home pilot by attending collaborative meetings, preparing month end reports, and working toward case management of patients in conjunction with the nurse case manager.
10. Performs nursing visits within scope of practice and assists with developing group visits with manager and providers.
11. Provides education and training for medical assistants in collaboration with the manager and/or RN Quality Manager.
12. Balances workloads and adjusts staffing in various pods to adequately cover providers.
13. Provides safe, family centered nursing patient care and serves as a consultant to the patients and caregivers.
14. 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.
15. Responsible for the Accountabilities associated with this position in support of the organization.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREDfor the position:

• 3 years of previous RN experience
• Bachelors in Nursing (BSN) required within 5 years of employment, if applicable
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington
• Currently certified in BLS through AHA
• 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
  

DESIREDfor the position:

• Previous lead and/or supervisory experience demonstrating effective, positive and constructive feedback skills
• Masters degree in Nursing

*** We offer a full comprehensive range of benefits ***

Benefit Highlights:

• Excellent Medical, Dental Vision benefits and Retirement Program
• Free Parking
• Professional development/Continuing Education/ Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance program