RN - PACU (.75 FTE, Days) Internal Candidates Only

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

7d•$48 - $87•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of all patients within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), following established standards of care and hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. This position is open to internal candidates only and is 0.75 FTE on days. Night and weekend call assignments are required in accordance with the PACU Call Policy.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington.
At least one year within the last three years of care delivery experience in a monitored care area: PACU, ICU, ED, or telemetry.
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
Current American Heart Association ACLS certification by date of hire.
Complete unit competencies for peri-anesthesia care within the probationary period, or within the first two months if transferring internally.
Accept night and weekend call assignments as specified by the PACU Call Policy.
Proficiency in airway management and adjuncts.
Proficiency with IV skills and techniques.
Ability to identify EKG rhythms and related necessary interventions.
Understanding of pain management and related pharmacology.
Understanding of cardiac and emergency medication pharmacology.
Obtain PALS or ENPC within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

CPAN, CAPA, CCRN, and/or CEN certification.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and function as a patient advocate.
Assess the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned group of patients.
Coordinate patient and family/significant other education.
Continuously plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, incorporating the patient and family/significant other into the process.
Participate with physician partners and other interdisciplinary team members in developing and implementing patient and family/significant other plans of care.
Communicate relevant information, including patient information, safety issues, equipment problems, and quality issues, to the immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
Communicate and document changes in patient condition promptly to the charge nurse/supervisor and physician.
Perform other duties as assigned.