Part-time RN ASC PACU Edmonds

UnitedHealth Group•Edmonds, WA

2d•$29 - $52

About The Position

The RN is an integral member of the team and provides personalized patient care in the peri-operative setting, including pre-op, phase 1, and phase 2 care. The role supports the ASC’s efforts to become a High Performance Organization through professional communication, conduct, and performance. The RN cares for patients from pediatrics to geriatrics in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and coordinates their transitions through the peri-operative process, including admission, recovery, and discharge. The RN assesses patients, verifies identification and consent documentation, evaluates pre-operative vital signs, provides and documents care in EPIC, administers medications according to facility protocol, supports anesthesia providers with patient blocks, manages airways, and responds to emergencies. The position also includes patient discharge preparation and education, maintaining a clean and efficient working environment, following applicable policies and HIPAA regulations, and adapting effectively to a changing environment. The role is part-time and offers an external-candidate sign-on bonus of $5,000. The stated hourly pay range is $29.00 to $52.00, based on full-time employment; benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

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 certification from the AHA.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification for Healthcare Providers from the AHA, required within three months of hire.
PALS certification may be required and may be obtained within the first six months of hire.
At least 1 year of experience working as a Registered Nurse.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of perioperative nursing (OR), post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), ER, or ICU experience.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care in the peri-operative setting, including pre-op, phase 1, and phase 2.
Safely care for pediatric through geriatric patients in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Maintain a clean, neat, and efficient working environment.
Perform ECGs, urine pregnancy tests, glucometer and I-stat testing, lab draws, bladder scans, and insertion of peripheral IVs as required.
Manage patients’ admission to the ASC, recovery, and discharge from the ASC.
Assess patients in pre-op and ensure accurate patient identification.
Ensure patient consents are accurate and complete.
Assess pre-operative vital signs to ensure they are within acceptable parameters for the scheduled procedure.
Perform an initial assessment when patients arrive in the PACU.
Manage patient airways, including airway adjuncts.
Plan and document care in the EHR (EPIC).
Administer narcotic and non-narcotic medications according to facility protocol.
Prepare and assist the anesthesia provider with patients receiving blocks.
Manage emergency situations and provide effective resuscitation using a bag/valve/mask.
Follow established policies and procedures related to the position.
Prepare patients for discharge and provide discharge instruction and education.
Deliver quality customer service consistent with the FHSC’s High Performance Organization efforts.
Follow HIPAA regulations.
Adapt and perform effectively in a continuously changing environment.
Coordinate patients’ transitions through the peri-operative process.
Maintain a team-supportive attendance record.
Maintain professional communication, conduct, and dress, complying with the ASC appropriate surgical attire policy.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor RN.