PACU RN

Proliance Surgeons•Issaquah, WA

24d•$36 - $79

About The Position

The PACU RN performs pre-surgical nursing assessments and educates patients before admission to the Ambulatory Surgery Center. The RN assesses and evaluates patient care needs, requests necessary pre-surgical clearances and diagnostics, and communicates the patient's plan of care to the ASC. The schedule is 4x10s or 3x12s, with full-time or part-time openings. Hours are 36–40 per week, Monday through Saturday, with variable days and start times. PACU, ER, or ICU experience is required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current State licensure.
Current CPR, ACLS, and PALS accreditation.
Two years of OR, Recovery Room, Intensive Care, or Emergency Room experience.
Problem-solving skills.
Skill in using a computer.
Knowledge of applicable specialties.
Outpatient clinical organizational ability.
Ability to remain objective and personally separate oneself from situations.
Ability to cooperate, be flexible, and provide assistance when interacting with patients, physicians, and staff.
Ability to multitask.
Skill in organizing and reporting accurate and complete information.
Understanding of the need for, and consistent respect for, confidentiality and HIPAA.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff.
Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Consistent and timely attendance.

Responsibilities

Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care throughout the patient's surgical experience.
Maintain a friendly, positive, and caring attitude with patients, physicians, and staff.
Assist with patient education during all phases of the patient's experience at the Center.
Help ensure that proper supplies, instruments, and equipment are available for procedures.
Help ensure that equipment is functioning properly.
Monitor supply use and assist with inventory control by properly counting supplies and time used.
Document the care provided to patients appropriately.
Complete continuing education to meet State requirements and stay current with health care changes.
Display professionalism at work and in the community as a representative of the Center.
Take an active role on department committees.
Identify actual and potential risks to patients and others, and take action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety.
Perform charge nurse responsibilities as staffing demands and as requested.