Registered Nurse 2 NWH PACU Intermittent
About The Position
UW Medical Center–Northwest has an opportunity for a per diem Registered Nurse in its Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). PACU nurses provide pre-admission assessments and Phase 1 post-anesthesia care for surgical patients, as well as surgical patient discharge teaching. The position includes patient assessment and nursing diagnosis, care planning, patient teaching, discharge and transfer planning, and admission, discharge, and transfer processes. The position is temporary and per diem, with variable day and evening shifts and weekend work. The listed pay range is $46.97–$86.17 per hour. Additional compensation includes shift differentials and premiums for BSN and nursing certification.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of current, recent critical care, emergency, or PACU Phase I and/or Phase II experience.
- An active Washington State RN license or applicable multistate RN license.
Nice To Haves
- PACU experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide pre-admission assessments for surgical patients.
- Provide Phase 1 post-anesthesia care.
- Assess patients and develop nursing diagnoses.
- Plan patient care.
- Teach patients.
- Plan patient discharges and transfers.
- Carry out admission, discharge, and transfer processes.
- Provide surgical patient discharge teaching.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
