Swedish Health Services Hiring for RN – Swedish Cancer Institute Issaquah at Issaquah, Washington Full Time

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RN – Swedish Cancer Institute @ Swedish Issaquah

Per Diem

Day Shift

8 Hour Shifts

Providence nurses are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. You will thrive in our culture of patient-focused”, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best nurses,” we must empower them. Learn why nurses choose to work at Providence by visiting our Nursing Institute page.

Join our team at Swedish First Hill. As a Providence caregiver”, you’ll apply your specialized training to deliver world-class health with human connection and make a difference every day through your extraordinary care.

• Collects pertinent assessment data that includes present condition, past history, physical, spiritual and psychosocial information utilizing input from patient, significant other, and/or healthcare team members as applicable. Interprets data to identify the patient’s needs and potential problems.

• Develops, reviews, and revises an individualized care plan within the time frame identified in documentation standards. Establishes expected outcomes that are measurable and achievable.

• Coordinates care with medical oncology, radiation oncology, infusion and other disciplines as necessary e.g. social services, hospice, assisted living, and inpatient care.

• Provides office support. Assumes responsibility for management of the patient’s care needs in the radiation oncologists’ clinic and medical oncologist clinic as established by the patient care team.

• Evaluates patient’s response to care and initiates independent and/or collaborative changes where appropriate. Documents changes in condition and interventions.

• Utilizes nursing process to incorporate teaching into delivery of patient care. Documents teaching and learning.

• Maintains annual clinical and institutional competencies.

• Delivers patient care based on pathophysiology and nursing principles. Performs technical skills with accuracy and efficiency. Establishes and adjusts priorities based on patient acuity and changing clinical situations.

• Recognizes the patient’s age as a relevant factor and applies appropriate decision making skills in the assessment, treatment, and care provided to the patient.

• Communicates the plan of care effectively with patients, families, physicians and coworkers. Utilizes resources effectively. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds. Acts as a patient advocate and recognizes potential ethical dilemmas.

• Documents complete and accurate information on all appropriate chart forms and computer applications in a timely manner. Documents phone interventions/recommendations when pertinent to patient’s ongoing plan of care. Assures appropriate billing of services provided.

• Delegates, effectively utilizing the skill level of the department members, respecting and supporting their input.

• Provides nursing care to patients receiving assessment, treatment, and supportive care for cancer utilizing the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Follows protocols when in place for nursing interventions, i.e. skin care.

• Responsible for developing a body of knowledge specific to radiation oncology, medical oncology and infusion. Aware of changes in practice standards.

• Provides nursing care to outpatients requiring hydration, medication infusions, chemotherapy, and procedures utilizing the nursing process: assessment, implementation, and evaluation.

• Provides and documents patient and family education recognizing the relevance of the patient’s age, growth, and developmental stage. Participates in the education of professional colleagues.

• Participates in department quality improvement activities.

• Demonstrates support for the Swedish Cancer Institute mission, vision,” values and goals.

• Participates in continuing education of self and other staff members.

Required qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.

• Washington Registered Nurse License upon hire.

• National Provider BLS – American Heart Association upon hire.

• Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration within ninety (90) days of hire.

• One (1) year nursing experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) upon hire.

• IV Therapy certification upon hire.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well”, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you,” so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

” About Providence

“At Providence”, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people,” advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role”, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives,” or bonus opportunities.

Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

” About the Team

“Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Seattle area. It is comprised of five hospital campuses (First Hill”, Cherry Hill, Ballard, Edmonds and Issaquah); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Swedish Medical Group, a network of more than 128 primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Swedish, named a LinkedIn Top Company to grow your career, employs nearly 13,000 caregivers (all employees), including nearly 1,400 providers. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we’re committed to caring for the people in our region and beyond.

We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

We are committed to cultural diversity and equal employment for all individuals. It is our policy to recruit, hire, promote, compensate, transfer, train, retain, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (including certain language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, age, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, and military and veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status. We will also provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified caregiver or applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of our business.

We are a community where all people, regardless of differences, are welcome, secure, and valued. We value respect, appreciation, collaboration, diversity, and a shared commitment to serving our communities. We expect that all workforce members in our community will act in ways which reflect a commitment to and accountability for, racial and social justice and equality in the workplace. As such, we will maintain a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on any applicable legally protected status. We also expect that all workforce members will maintain a positive workplace free from any unacceptable conduct which creates an intimidating, hostile,” or offensive work environment.

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Requsition ID: “217614
Company: Swedish Jobs
Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing
Job Function: Nursing
Job Schedule: Per-Diem
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Nursing
Department: 3901 SFH ISS SWED CANCER INST
Address: WA Issaquah 751 NE Blakely Dr
Work Location: Swedish Issaquah”,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pay Range: $42.20 – $77.69
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Swedish Health Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.