RN / Registered Nurse - Medical Respite - Harborview (Per-Diem)

Registered Nurse (RN)Harborview's Medical Respite Program (Edward Thomas House Medical Respite) has an outstanding opportunity for a per-diem Registered Nurse (RN).Work Schedule:Part-time, per-diemDay shiftDepartment Summary:The Edward Thomas House Medical Respite is a unique medical respite harm reduction program that provides shelter care with embedded nursing, mental health, and case management services to an at-risk homeless population. Medical Respite is a part of the Healthcare for the Homeless Network and is supported by funds from multiple sources including King County Public Health, MIDD, and local hospitals. The Edward Thomas House admits patients referred from all King County area hospitals 7 days a week and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The program is operated by Harborview Medical Center (HMC) at an off-site location next to the Harborview emergency department.Primary Job Responsibilities:Utilize the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) to prescribe, prioritize, delegate, coordinate and provide safe, therapeutic nursing care to patients/familiesMakes independent judgments/decisions and takes action regarding a wide range of routine and complex patient problems and situationsCollaborate with other disciplines as appropriate to coordinate continuity of patient care. As assigned by the RNIII or Clinic Manager, the RNII, could assume the responsibility of charge nurseParticipate in clinic and selected divisional activities to promote delivery problem solving and communication and continued professional development for self and othersScreen and triage homeless patients to either medical respite or other placements which offer services that meets the patient's needsProvide direct nursing care within the clinic setting as neededPerform wound care and PICC line managementRequirements:Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of WashingtonMinimum of 2 years of inpatient nursing experienceCompensation, Benefits And Position Details:Pay Range Minimum: $46.97 hourlyPay Range Maximum: $87.02 hourly$1.00/hour BSN premiumShift: First Shift (United States of America)Temporary or Regular?: This is a temporary positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 0.00%Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU 1199NW HMC RN