OR Registered Nurse - Supplemental

About the role

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is seeking an OR Registered Nurse to support its growing Ambulatory Surgery Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with company policies and ASC standards while utilizing the nursing process and evidenced-based practice.
• Erect independent judgment in care of assigned patients, ensuring that errors in judgment may result in serious consequences.
• Accept responsibility for the welfare of assigned patients, especially in critical and life-threatening conditions.
• Utilize the nursing process in providing care to promote a positive and uneventful perioperative experience.
• Recognize the need for and perform appropriate emergency life-saving measures when applicable.
• Maintain a patient-centered mentality and confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• Observe patients, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify supervisor or physician of patient's condition and relation to drugs, treatments, and other significant incidents.
• Provide physical safety for the patient per department-specific competencies and procedures.
• Monitor, evaluate, and adjust patient care according to patient responses.
• Participate in a collaborative effort with other nursing/medical staff to structure patient care.
• Plan nursing interventions based on individual patient needs, surgical procedures, and standard plans of care.
• Maintain knowledge regarding own responsibilities in the ASC Disaster Plan and assist with the direction of staff and patients to function according to the plan.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Nursing (or higher) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Valid WA Registered Nurses license.

Qualifications

• Experience in an ambulatory surgery center setting preferred.
• Knowledge of anesthesia and perioperative care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Good organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• WA State Sick and Safe accruals.
• 401K with matching after 1 year.
• Employee Discount.

Pay

$40.00 to $68.68 per hour.

Schedule

Day shift. No nights, no weekends, or on-call shifts.