Registered Nurse (RN), SSU/PACU, Part-time, Days

Samaritan•Moses Lake, WA

13d•$88,171 - $167,648

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Short Stay Unit/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (SSU/PACU) functions as both a caregiver and care manager. The RN is responsible for a group of patients during a designated time frame, applying the Nursing Process, and directs and oversees the work of nurses and non-nurses through delegation, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of care outcomes. The position requires understanding Patient Care Services and exercising sound judgment as situations dictate. This is a part-time position listed as 32 hours per week, working 8-hour shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on various weekdays, Monday through Friday, with scheduled mandatory call. An external-candidate sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 is available, subject to a two-year agreement. The RN reports to the Nursing Department Director, House Supervisor, Charge Nurse, and other designated supervisory staff on duty, and works closely with patients, physicians, and other clinicians to support optimal patient care and outcomes. The role includes unit-specific training and pathway expectations for the Total Joint Program. The position requires frequent physical activity and the ability to manage the demands of caring for acutely ill patients.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current Washington State RN licensure.
Healthcare Provider-level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the AHA or equivalent within 30 days of hire.
Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for assigned patients.
Critical-thinking and independent problem-solving skills, including seeking resources for direction and making logical, deliberate decisions.
Accountability and practice within legal and ethical guidelines.
Crisis-management skills.
Competency in caring for patients across the age continuum.
Competency with equipment listed on the department-specific checklist.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds and lifting or pushing/pulling 60 to 300 pounds with assistance.
Ability to perform CPR and manage multiple pieces of equipment, tubes, and invasive lines.
Ability to communicate verbally and/or in writing with patients, families, clinicians, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Acute-care registered nurse experience.
At least one year of RN experience for specialty nursing departments.
CAPA or CPAN certification.

Responsibilities

Assess and collect data about patients’ physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status.
Implement patient care consistently and continuously in accordance with procedures, policies, and care plans.
Identify patient and family learning needs and readiness, and provide teaching as specified by policy and care plans.
Document in electronic medical records and/or paper records in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements.
Respect patient, significant other, and family rights without discrimination.
Delegate patient-care activities appropriately and supervise assigned coworkers.
Organize work and set priorities using critical thinking.
Use lines of authority appropriately.
May function as a Charge Nurse, delegating or reassigning patient assignments, assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers, coordinating break coverage, helping staff problem-solve, and leading the unit.
Maintain professional growth through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.
Follow safety requirements, including security, MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting, and body mechanics practices.
Comply with organization policies, procedures, and labor agreements.
Interact courteously and efficiently with team members and support groups in keeping with organizational values.
Maintain professional conduct and appearance consistent with organizational standards.
Handle additional accountabilities assigned by management to meet organizational standards.
Complete Total Joint Program orientation and annual training requirements and follow the total-joint replacement pathway relevant to the area of specialty.