RN - Surgical Center PACU (.75 FTE)

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

19d•$48 - $85

About The Position

EvergreenHealth is seeking an experienced PACU RN to join its Surgical Center Pre-Post Anesthesia Care Unit team. The RN provides direct and indirect total nursing care to patients in the PACU, including pre-surgical, Phase 1, and Phase 2 areas, in accordance with established standards of care and hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. The position is 0.75 FTE and the unit is closed on weekends and major holidays. The RN assesses patients, identifies nursing diagnoses, develops and coordinates care plans, implements and evaluates care, and monitors, records, and communicates patient conditions. The role includes maintaining essential competencies, collaborating with the healthcare team during patient crises, advocating for ethical and holistic care, supporting patient and staff learning, and applying evidence-based practices to improve outcomes and promote safety. The RN practices within applicable legal and professional standards and uses oral, written, visual, and aural communication skills to provide safe care and maintain a legal record of care.

Requirements

Current and valid Washington State Registered Nurse license.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association by the start date.
ACLS certification from the American Heart Association by the start date.
PALS certification from the American Heart Association within three months of hire.
At least one year within the last three years of care delivery experience in a monitored care area: PACU, ICU, ED, or telemetry.
Experience managing airways and airway emergencies, including laryngospasm, airway obstruction, stridor, and respiratory arrest.
Ability to identify EKG rhythms and related necessary interventions.
Understanding of hemodynamic monitoring and equipment.
Understanding of pain management and related pharmacology.
Understanding of cardiac and emergency medication pharmacology.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing.
National specialty certification, including CCRN, CPAN, or CAPA.
Proficiency with IV skills and techniques.
Experience in Charge and Preceptor roles.
Experience with all phases of post-anesthesia care, including Preop, Phase 1, and Phase 2.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect total nursing care to patients in the pre-surgical, PACU Phase 1, and PACU Phase 2 areas in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Assess patients; identify nursing diagnoses; plan, implement, and evaluate care; and coordinate care plans to achieve patient goals and optimize outcomes and transitions.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions as appropriate.
Maintain essential competencies required for the area of hire and populations served.
Work as part of the team to ensure nursing care compliance during patient crises.
Advocate for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning and promoting patients’ autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs.
Foster and facilitate formal and informal learning for patients, families, nursing staff, healthcare team members, students, and the community.
Promote patient, personal, and environmental safety; identify and correct problems; and integrate evidence and best practices into nursing care.
Use data and evidence to improve patient outcomes.
Engage in ongoing professional development and practice within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act and applicable professional and specialty standards.
Use oral, written, visual, and aural communication skills to deliver safe care and provide a legal record of care.