RN - Pacu For Internal Candidates Only
About The Position
Responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of all patients within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), following established standards of care and hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. The role provides direct patient care and patient advocacy, assesses the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned patient group, coordinates patient and family education, and continuously plans, implements, and evaluates care in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members. The nurse communicates relevant information and changes in patient condition to supervisors and physicians and completes related documentation. Night and weekend call assignments are required according to the PACU Call Policy.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington.
- At least one year of care-delivery experience within the last three years in a monitored care area such as 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 internally.
- 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/significant other education.
- Continuously plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, incorporating the patient and family/significant other into the process.
- Collaborate with physician partners and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement the patient and family/significant other plan 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 in a timely manner to the charge nurse/supervisor and physician.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Participate in night and weekend call assignments according to the PACU Call Policy.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- On-demand virtual health care.
- Health Savings Account.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution).
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees.
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- Paid Time Off/Vacation.
- Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave.
- Paid holidays.
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance.
- Voluntary identity theft protection.
- Voluntary legal insurance.
- Pay in lieu of benefits premium program.
- Free parking.
- Commuter benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
