Registered Nurse (RN) - Recovery, Full Time, Day Shift
About The Position
At Island Health, people are at the center of everything we do. As a part of the Recovery Nursing team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our mission to care for those who care for others. You’ll help create a positive and seamless experience for every team member — ensuring they feel valued, supported, and heard The Registered Nurse for Recovery is responsible for providing professional, research-based nursing care during the pre- and post-operative process for patients undergoing surgical and other invasive procedures. This position is an integral part of the patient’s care team through the pre-, intra-, and post-procedural phases of care working closely with the Anesthesiologists, Surgeons and other health care professionals to support an optimal care experience. Location: Anacortes, WA, Onsite Schedule: Days / Full Time / 0.75 FTE per week Salary Range: $37.64 – $71.35 per hour Shift Differentials: Night: +$4.75/hr Weekend: +$4.00/hr BSN Premium: +$1.00/hr Certification Premium: +$1.00/hr
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current Washington State Registered Nurse License
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting required, with two (2) years of previous critical care experience strongly preferred.
- Can identify emergent situations, and is able to perform in a calm and professional manner during the emergency situation.
- Can demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and can identify each patient's/employee’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
- Ability to respond in a constructive and sensitive manner to the verbal and non-verbal behavior of patients, families, visitors, peers, and other hospital personnel.
- Ability to accept constructive criticism and take action to improve.
- Ability to perform position responsibilities with emotional maturity
Nice To Haves
- Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) certification preferred
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Utilizes the nursing process as a basis of care.
- Acknowledges, coordinates and implements diagnostic and therapeutic orders of each patient.
- Accountable for administration of, observation, charting and reporting effects of drugs, intravenous procedure, other therapeutic and diagnostic measures in a safe and accurate manner.
- Arranges outpatient postoperative appointments with surgeon's office during office hours.
- Gives nourishment as indicated by surgeons’ orders, patient's condition or desire.
- Reviews outpatient postoperative instructions with patient and/or responsible party verbally and in writing.
- Discharges outpatients according to Discharge Protocol.
- Makes follow-up outpatient calls according to protocol.
- Performs pre-op physical assessment according to protocol.
- Checks chart for completion of consent, history and physical, and reports of ordered diagnostic studies.
- Takes nursing history in reference to reason for hospitalization, allergies, physical limitations/special considerations influencing positioning and care during surgery.
- Communicates with appropriate O.R. nurses and anesthesiologist regarding information gathered from patient interviews.
- Assesses patient's condition: vital signs, patency of airway, level of consciousness, condition of wound, dressing, patency of IV and condition of site, patency of drains and tubes, level of block in regional anesthesia.
- Takes vital signs every 15 minutes or more often as indicated by patients' condition.
- Medicates for pain as indicated, as ordered by anesthesiologist or surgeon.
- Checks surgeon's postoperative orders and implements those requiring immediate action.
- Communicates with family regarding patient's status.
- Notifies nursing unit personnel prior to transfer from PACU.
- Ensures compliance with all established hospital policies, procedures and guidelines.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
- Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
