RN ASC PACU/Preop Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group•Seattle, WA

11h•$29 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

The RN functions as an integral member of the team and is responsible for providing personalized patient care in the peri-operative setting. The RN’s communication, conduct and performance should support the ASC efforts in becoming a High Performance Organization.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Active Registered Nurse license through the Washington State Department of Health
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare providers (AHA)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification for Healthcare providers (AHA) is required within 3 months of hire
PALS certification may be required but may be obtained within the first six months of hire
1+ years of experience working as a Registered Nurse

Nice To Haves

2+ years of perioperative nursing (OR), post anesthesia care unit (PACU), ER or ICU experience

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care in the peri-operative setting (pre op, phase 1, phase 2)
Ability to safely care for patients from pediatrics to geriatrics in a high volume/fast-paced environment
Maintain a clean, neat and efficient working environment
Perform ECG, urine pregnancy, glucometer, I-stat testing/lab draws, bladder scan, insertion of PIV as required
Manage patient’s admission to the ASC, recovery, and discharge from the ASC
Assess the status of the patient in pre op and ensure patient identification is accurate
Ensure patients consents are accurate and complete
Assess pre-operative vital signs to ensure they are within acceptable parameters for scheduled the surgical procedure
Perform an initial assessment on arrival in the PACU
Manage patient’s airways to include airway adjunct management
Plan and document in the EHR (EPIC)
Administer narcotic and non-narcotic medication per facility protocol
Prepare and assist anesthesia provider with patients receiving blocks
Manage emergency situations and provide effective resuscitation using bag/valve/mask
Follow established policies and procedures related to the position
Prepare patients for discharge and provide discharge instruction education
Understand and deliver quality customer service consistent with the FHSC efforts in becoming a High Performance Organization
Follow HIPPAA regulations
Adapt and perform effectively in a continuously changing environment
Coordinate the patient’s transition through the peri-operative process
Maintain a team supportive attendance record
Communication, conduct and dress to portray a professional quality at all times and are in compliance with the ASC appropriate surgical attire policy
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor RN