Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

About the role

A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who delivers care to patients through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patients, significant others, and all other health care team members, while maintaining standards of professional nursing. (Washington State Nurse Practice Act, WAC, ANA Code of Ethics). Mandatory weeknight and weekend call obligation. Current PACU or recent (within the last 3 years) ICU/ER or equivalent experience highly preferred.

Position reports to: Perianesthesia Endoscopy Manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform related assignments as requested in order to promote positive visitor, family, and co-worker relations.
• Coordinate and provide high quality patient care in a caring and compassionate manner, utilizing the nursing process and unit specific standards of practice.
• Accurately collect patient information needed to provide safe, high quality care. Complete holistic ongoing assessments of patient’s status and respond appropriately.
• Develop, implement and continually reassess patient’s individualized plan of care.
• Provide nursing care for patients including administration of medications, completion of nursing procedures and/or treatments.
• Determine and complete appropriate nursing actions to meet care goals; including the physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs of the patient.
• Teach patient/family and/or significant others appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material.
• Continually evaluate the discharge plan for appropriateness, educational needs, and changes as needed.
• Document care provided, assessments, plan of care, interventions and responses accurately in the patient’s medical record.
• Demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise and professional manner.
• Actively maintain current knowledge base of workflows, processes and evidence-based procedures.
• Delegate appropriately and oversee care provided by non-licensed assistive personnel.
• Participate in performance evaluation/improvement processes with Director/Clinical Manager. Assume responsibility for own professional development and personal growth.
• Consistently function within the guidelines of the Washington Nurse Practice Act, unit specific standards of practice, and keep current with the legal aspects of nursing.
• Communicate and collaborate with members of the healthcare team including physicians, patients and families to facilitate effective patient care and treatment.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patient and staff according to hospital and unit policies.
• Actively participate in quality improvement programs.
• Adhere to Confluence Health policies and unit standards as applicable.
• Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR), PALS, and ACLS certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Requirements

• Current licensure in the state of Washington (RCW 18.88) or licensure through Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (SSB 5499).
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification (within 90 days of hire).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (within 6 months of hire).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (within 6 months of hire).
• Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management.

Qualifications

Desired: Bachelor's Degree (BSN).

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.
F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.
C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

• Walking - C
• Sitting/Standing - F
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - O
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - F
• Climbing - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - F
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - F
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
• Crawling/Kneeling - O
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - F
• Twisting/Turning - F
• Repetitive Movement - O

Working Conditions

Acute Care Nursing.

• Unprotected Heights - No
• Heat - No
• Cold - No
• Mechanical Hazards - Yes
• Hazardous Substances - Yes
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
• Lighting - Yes
• Noise - Yes
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - Yes
• Infectious Diseases - Yes

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

Pay

Salary Range: $42.61 - $80.07 per hour