RN - PACU FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

2d•$50 - $91

About The Position

Responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of patients in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), following established standards of care and hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. This position is for internal candidates only.

Requirements

Be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Washington State.
Have at least one year of care-delivery experience within the past three years in a monitored care area: PACU, ICU, ED, or telemetry.
Hold current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification by the date of hire.
Hold current American Heart Association ACLS certification by the date of hire.
Complete unit competencies for peri-anesthesia care within the probationary period, or within the first two months if transferring as an employee.
Accept night and weekend call assignments as specified by the PACU Call Policy.
Demonstrate proficiency in airway management and adjuncts.
Demonstrate proficiency with IV skills and techniques.
Be able to identify EKG rhythms and related necessary interventions.
Understand pain management and related pharmacology.
Understand cardiac and emergency medication pharmacology.
Obtain PALS or ENPC certification within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

CPAN, CAPA, CCRN, and/or CEN certification.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and function as a patient advocate.
Assess the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned group of patients.
Coordinate patient and family/significant other education.
Continuously plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, involving the patient and family/significant other in the process.
Participate with physician partners and interdisciplinary team members in developing and implementing patient and family/significant other plans of care.
Communicate relevant information, including patient information, safety issues, equipment problems, and quality issues, to the immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
Communicate and document changes in patient condition promptly to the charge nurse or supervisor and physician.
Perform other duties as assigned.