RN - Pacu For Internal Candidates Only

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

10h•Onsite

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. Provides direct patient care and acts as a patient advocate, assessing the comprehensive nursing needs of assigned patients. Coordinates patient and family education and continuously plans, implements, and evaluates care in collaboration with patients, families or significant others, physician partners, and interdisciplinary team members. Communicates relevant information and changes in patient condition promptly to supervisors, charge nurses, and physicians, and documents changes as required. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington.
At least one year within the last three years of care-delivery experience in a monitored care area: PACU, ICU, ED, or telemetry.
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
Current American Heart Association ACLS certification by 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.
Participate in night and weekend call assignments as required by the PACU Call Policy.
Proficiency in airway management and adjuncts.
Proficiency with IV skills and techniques.
Ability to identify EKG rhythms and related necessary interventions.
Understanding of pain management and related pharmacology.
Understanding of cardiac and emergency medication pharmacology.
Obtain PALS or ENPC 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 or significant-other education.
Continuously plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, incorporating the patient and family or significant other into the process.
Collaborate with physician partners and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient and family or 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.