Registered Nurse 2 NWH PACU Intermittent
About The Position
UW Medical Center-Northwest is hiring a per diem Registered Nurse for its Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). PACU nurses provide pre-admission assessment and Phase 1 post-anesthesia care for surgical patients, as well as patient discharge teaching. The role includes patient assessment and nursing diagnosis, care planning, patient education, discharge and transfer planning, and admission, discharge, and transfer processes. The position is temporary and intermittent, with variable shifts that include days, evenings, and weekends. The stated hourly pay range is $46.97 to $86.17, with additional differentials or premiums for nights, evenings, weekends, BSN, and nursing certification. The position is represented by WSNA UWMC Northwest.
Requirements
- Two years of current, recent critical care, emergency, or PACU Phase I and/or Phase II experience.
- An active Washington State RN license or applicable multistate RN license.
- Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements, such as licensure, certification, or registration, apply.
Nice To Haves
- PACU experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and develop nursing diagnoses.
- Plan patient care.
- Provide patient teaching, including surgical patient discharge teaching.
- Plan patient discharges and transfers.
- Manage admission, discharge, and transfer processes.
- Provide pre-admission assessment and Phase 1 post-anesthesia care for surgical patients.
Benefits
- Benefits information is provided through UW’s benefits page for temporary, per diem, and less-than-half-time positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
