PACU RN

Proliance Surgeons•Issaquah, WA

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 role works with the health care team to support patients throughout their surgical experience and may perform charge nurse responsibilities as staffing demands and requests require. This position offers 4x10 or 3x12 schedules and is hiring for full-time or part-time work. Hours are 36–40 per week, Monday through Saturday, with variable days and start times.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current State licensure.
Current CPR, ACLS, and PALS accreditation.
Two years of experience in the OR, Recovery Room, Intensive Care, or Emergency Room.
Problem-solving skills.
Skill in using a computer.
Knowledge of applicable specialties.
Outpatient clinical organizational ability.
Ability to remain objective and personally removed from given situations.
Ability to exhibit cooperation and flexibility 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 proper supplies, instruments, and equipment are available for procedures.
Help ensure equipment is functioning properly.
Monitor supply use and assist with inventory control by properly counting supplies and tracking time used.
Document care provided to the patient appropriately.
Continue 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.