RN - Recovery Room

PeaceHealth • Bellingham, WA

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About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a registered nurse for its Recovery Room. This is a 0.90 FTE variable-shift position working 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts across day, evening, and night shifts. On-call coverage is required for 3–5 days per month. One year of Epic experience is essential. The posting identifies the position as Non Employee-Nurse, Resp Therapy, Clinical Support and states that auto offers are not available.

The nurse provides professional direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. The role promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach with patients, families, and the care delivery team. Recovery Room/PACU nurses must have at least one year of experience in PACU, ICU, or the emergency department working with critical, ICU-level patients, or have completed PACU new-graduate or new-to-specialty fellowship training.

Applicants must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing and hold an active Registered Nurse credential and Basic Life Support certification upon hire. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred. For Perioperative Services Recovery/PACU, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support are required within six months. The work involves patient handling, precise use of medical equipment, frequent movement and postures, exposure to biohazards and body fluids, and completing tasks in a noisy environment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse credential required.
• Basic Life Support certification required upon hire.
• One year of experience in PACU, ICU, or the emergency department working with critical, ICU-level patients, or completion of PACU new-graduate/new-to-specialty fellowship training.
• One year of Epic experience is essential.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within six months for Perioperative Services Recovery/PACU.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support required within six months for Perioperative Services Recovery/PACU.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific growth, development, and life-stage principles to meet patient needs.
• Ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and a patient- and family-centered work environment.
• Ability to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policies, and procedures.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Ability to complete hands-on CPR for at least 20 minutes using 100–125 pounds of force; frequency may be seldom or occasional.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits; glasses, contacts, and hearing aids are permitted.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Ability to work around biohazards, body fluids, airborne particles, and noise.
• Patient handling without assistive equipment is limited to 35 pounds; frequent pushing or pulling may require up to 45 pounds of force; non-patient lifting is up to 20 pounds occasionally and 5 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• One year of experience as a registered nurse is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs.
• Document patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Direct and delegate care to team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Maintain professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participate in developing and maintaining hospital policies, procedures, and objectives, as well as quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection-prevention programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree