Perianeshesia RN - FT (AGENCY)

Bay Area Hospital•Coos Bay, OR

About The Position

The Perianesthesia Registered Nurse delivers patient care across all phases of perianesthesia, including Pre-Op, PACU Phase 1, and PACU Phase II. The RN works as part of an interdisciplinary team, assessing and managing patients from preoperative preparation through recovery. The role implements the nursing process in accordance with the Oregon State Board of Nursing, provides patient and family education, and documents care in the medical record.

Requirements

Be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon.
Hold American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification by the end of the six-month grace period.
Obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course certification by the end of the one-year grace period.
Have excellent airway management skills.
Read, write, and converse effectively in English.
Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Be flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing patient and unit needs.
Demonstrate effective teaching and communication skills.
Be resilient when managing patient crises and emergencies.
Be proficient in computer use, including electronic medical record documentation.
Maintain consistent attendance at the assigned job location.
Be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds if required.
Use standard precautions due to the risk of exposure to blood and body fluids.
Communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking.
Have manual dexterity for frequent computer use.

Nice To Haves

Specialty certification such as CPAN or equivalent.
Recent acute care hospital experience within the past five years.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians with endoscopic examinations and perform gastric manometer testing.
Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patients are ready for surgery.
Assess patients comprehensively in relation to planned surgery, including physical parameters, lab values, and understanding of the procedure.
Consult with surgeons, anesthesia personnel, and other providers to address patient issues promptly.
Address concerns proactively to help prevent avoidable surgery cancellations.
Initiate interdisciplinary discharge planning involving patients and caregivers.
Perform EKGs as needed.
Manage patient care, including pain control during anesthesia recovery.
Oversee patients undergoing moderate sedation, ensuring safe medication administration and monitoring.
Identify and interpret cardiac rhythms and use monitoring equipment proficiently.
Assess patients' physical, psychosocial, and learning needs.
Establish nursing diagnoses and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on care planning.
Implement individualized care based on nursing care plans, including medication administration and wound care.
Teach patients and families about illnesses, medical tests, and wellness promotion.
Assign, supervise, and direct unlicensed assistive personnel to support optimum patient care.
Document patient assessments, interventions, and teaching in the electronic medical record.
Evaluate care provided and communicate patient status to the interdisciplinary team.
Take call on a rotating basis and respond to the facility within 30 minutes.
Perform other duties as assigned.