Pre-Op/PACU RN

About the role

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is seeking a Pre-op/PACU Registered Nurse to support their growing Ambulatory Surgery Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in conformance with company policies and ASC standards while utilizing the nursing process and evidenced-based practice.
• Erect independent judgment in care of assigned patient, accepting responsibility for the welfare of assigned patients even 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 the 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.
• Provides 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 ASC Disaster Plan and assist with the direction of staff and patients to function according to the plan.

Qualifications

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

Pay

$36.50 to $58.40 per hour.

Schedule

Day shift, no nights, no weekends, on-call, or major holidays.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• 401(k) Employer Match (eligible after 12 months of employment and 1,000 hours worked)
• 401(k) Profit Sharing (eligible after 12 months of employment and 1,000 hours worked)