Perioperative Registered Nurse

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists•Spokane, WA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is looking for a Full-Time Perioperative Registered Nurse to support our growing Ambulatory Surgery Center. NWOS is closed all weekends and major holidays. No night shifts or on-call. The role involves providing direct nursing care in conformance with company policies and procedures and ASC standards, utilizing the nursing process and evidenced-based practice. The nurse will exert independent judgment in patient care, maintaining awareness of potential consequences of errors, and accepting responsibility for patient welfare even in critical conditions. The position requires a patient-centered mentality, maintaining patient confidentiality, and providing physical safety for patients. The nurse will monitor, evaluate, and adjust patient care based on responses, and participate collaboratively with other staff to structure patient care. Planning nursing interventions based on individual patient needs, surgical procedures, and standard plans of care is also a key responsibility. Maintaining knowledge of the ASC Disaster Plan and assisting with directing staff and patients during emergencies is required.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Nursing (or higher) required
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire
Valid WA Registered Nurses license
ACLS
PALS

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in perioperative nursing

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care in conformance with company policies and procedures and ASC standards while advocating/utilizing the nursing process and evidenced based practice.
Exert independent judgment in care of assigned patient, maintaining awareness that errors in judgment may result in serious consequences.
Accept responsibility for the welfare of assigned patients even in critical and life threatening conditions.
Utilize the nursing process in providing care in order to promote a positive and uneventful perioperative experience.
Recognize the need for and perform appropriate emergency life saving measures when applicable.
Maintain a patient-centered mentality and the confidentiality of patient information at all times.
Observe patients, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify supervisor or physician of patient’s condition and relation to drugs, treatments and other significant incidents.
Provides physical safety for the patient per department specific competencies and procedures.
Monitor, evaluate, and adjust patient care according to patient responses.
Participate in a collaborative effort with other nursing/medical staff to structure patient care.
Plan nursing interventions based on individual patient needs, surgical procedures and standard plans of care.
Maintain knowledge regarding own responsibilities in ASC Disaster Plan and assist with the direction of staff and patients to function according to the plan.