PACU

Essentia Health•Portland, OR

5d•$37 - $56

About The Position

Provides care within nursing standards of practice and the policies of the Ambulatory Surgery Center. Makes decisions regarding direct patient care needs and communicates appropriate information to physicians, patients, family members, and personnel in other departments as well as team members. In conjunction with team members directs the patient flow of the day. Contributes to the meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia and meets the requirements of the Joint Commission if applicable and/or other federal, state and local regulatory or accrediting agencies.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience within a hospital or Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Operating Room
Must have experience with electronic medical records
Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within one year
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within one year

Responsibilities

Provides care within nursing standards of practice and the policies of the Ambulatory Surgery Center.
Makes decisions regarding direct patient care needs.
Communicates appropriate information to physicians, patients, family members, and personnel in other departments as well as team members.
In conjunction with team members directs the patient flow of the day.
Contributes to the meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia and meets the requirements of the Joint Commission if applicable and/or other federal, state and local regulatory or accrediting agencies.