Registered Nurse (RN), PACU, Per Diem

Samaritan•Moses Lake, WA

18h•$88,171 - $167,648

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the PACU functions as both a caregiver and care manager. The RN is responsible for a group of patients during a designated time frame, implementing the Nursing Process, and directs and oversees other caregivers through delegation, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of patient care. The position requires understanding Patient Care Services and exercising sound judgment when situations require it. This is a per diem position with variable weekly hours. The RN works with patients, physicians, clinicians, and other team members to support optimal patient care and outcomes, and reports to the Nursing Department Director, House Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or other designated supervisory staff. The role may include functioning as a Charge Nurse. For the Short Stay/PACU unit, ACLS and PALS or PEARS certifications must be obtained within six months of hire and renewed every two years. CAPA/CPAN certification is preferred. Total joint program expectations include eight hours of orientation training, eight hours of annual training, and following the total-joint-replacement pathway appropriate to the specialty area. Applicants must graduate from an accredited school of nursing and hold current Washington State RN licensure. Healthcare Provider-level BLS from the AHA or equivalent is required within 30 days of hire. Acute care RN experience and at least one year of RN experience for specialty nursing departments are preferred. The role requires nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation skills; critical thinking and problem-solving; accountability and practice within legal and ethical guidelines; crisis management; competence in caring for patients across the age continuum; and competence with equipment identified on the department-specific checklist. The position involves frequent physical activity and the ability to manage the demands of acute patient care, including lifting and moving equipment and patients with assistance, performing CPR, using documentation tools, and communicating accurately with patients, families, clinicians, and the public. Professionals are expected to uphold Samaritan’s mission, vision, values, and strategy, and comply with its Professional Appearance Policy.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current Washington State RN licensure.
Healthcare Provider-level BLS certification from the AHA or equivalent within 30 days of hire.
ACLS certification from the AHA within six months of hire, renewed every two years.
PALS certification from the AHA or PEARS certification from the AHA within six months of hire, renewed every two years.
Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for assigned patients.
Critical-thinking skills, including seeking resources, independent problem-solving, and logical, deliberate decision-making.
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 physical, visual, communication, and emotional demands described for acute patient care.

Nice To Haves

CAPA/CPAN certification.
Experience as an acute care registered nurse.
At least one year of RN experience for specialty nursing departments.

Responsibilities

Assess and collect data focused on patients’ physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status.
Implement patient care consistently and continuously in accordance with procedures, policies, and care plans.
Identify patient and significant-other learning needs and readiness, and provide teaching as defined by policy and care plans.
Document in patient charts using electronic medical records and/or paper processes 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 sound critical thinking.
Use lines of authority appropriately.
When required to function as Charge Nurse, delegate or reassign patient assignments, assist with or inform staff about admissions, discharges, and transfers, coordinate break coverage, help staff solve problems, and serve as a unit lead.
Maintain professional growth and development 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 organizational policies, procedures, and labor agreements.
Work courteously and efficiently with team members and support groups in a manner consistent with organizational values.
Maintain professional conduct and appearance appropriate to the job and organization.
Handle additional accountabilities required by management in accordance with organizational standards.
For total joint program responsibilities, complete required orientation and annual training and follow the total joint replacement pathway appropriate to the specialty area.