RN - PACU (.75 FTE, Days) Internal Candidates Only

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

About The Position

Responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of patients in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), in accordance with established standards of care and hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. Provides patient advocacy and comprehensive nursing care, coordinates education for patients and their families or significant others, and collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement plans of care. The role requires night and weekend call assignments under the PACU Call Policy.

Requirements

Be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington.
Have at least one year of care-delivery experience within the last 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 internally.
Accept night and weekend call assignments under 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 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.