RN - ESC PACU (20 hrs/wk, D/E)
Company: EvergreenHealth
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Wage Range: $37.16 - $67.66 per hourSign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000
for those new to EvergreenHealth with current PACU Nursing
experience and 2-year employment commitment.Relocation
AssistanceJob Summary: Responsible for the direct and indirect
total nursing care of all patients within the Post-Anesthesia Care
Unit (PACU) within established standards of care, hospital and unit
policies, procedures, and guidelines.Primary Duties:Performs
pre-operative nursing assessments by telephoneActs as Admitting
Nurse pre-operativelyAdmits patient from the Operating Room and
receives the report from the anesthesia personnel, assesses and
plans for the recovery of patients from surgery.Initiates any
necessary treatment for the full recovery of the patient and
administers and records any necessary medicationAssesses condition
of patient and transfers patient to secondary room when patient
meets standards for transfer according to Evergreen Surgical Center
(ESC) policies and proceduresSupervises Recovery Room Assistant
when caring for the patient in Secondary Recovery RoomPerforms
discharge procedure according to ESC policies and
proceduresPerforms morning and evening narcotic counts following
ESC policies and proceduresAdmits cataract patients to recovery
room pre-operatively and prepares them for their local block and
I.V start. Assists the surgeon with the local block. Monitors the
patient until he/she goes to the Operating RoomCommunicates all
relevant information (e.g., patient information, safety issues,
problems with equipment, quality issues, etc.) to immediate
supervisor effectively, in a timely wayLicense, Certification,
Education or Experience: REQUIRED for the position: Bachelors in
Nursing (BSN) required within 5 years of employment if applicable
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington Minimum
of one year experience within the last 3 years of care delivery in
a monitored care area: PACU, ICU, ED or telemetry Current American
Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of
hire Current American Heart Association ACLS by date of hire
Completion of unit competencies for peri-anesthesia care within
probationary period or first 2 months if an employee transfer
Proficiency in airway management/adjuncts Proficiency with IV
skills and techniques Ability to identify EKG rhythms and related
necessary interventions Understanding of Pain Management and
related-pharmacology Understanding of Cardiac and emergency
medication pharmacology PALS or ENPC within 6 months of hire
DESIRED for the position: Masters degree in Nursing CPAN,
CAPABenefit Information: Choices that care for you and your
familyAt EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees commitment
and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of
quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible,
and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and
improve health and financial well-being.Medical, vision and dental
insuranceOn-demand virtual health careHealth Savings
AccountFlexible Spending AccountLife and disability
insuranceRetirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer
contribution)Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate
degreesFederal Public Service Loan Forgiveness programPaid Time
Off/VacationExtended Illness Bank/Sick LeavePaid holidaysVoluntary
hospital indemnity insuranceVoluntary identity theft
protectionVoluntary legal insurancePay in lieu of benefits premium
programFree parkingCommuter benefitsView a summary of our total
rewards available to you as an EvergreenHealth team member by
clicking on the link below.2023 Benefits GuideEvergreenHealth is
committed to providing the highest quality of care to our patients.
The literature shows that having a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(BSN) contributes significantly to the quality of care. Toward that
end, this position requires a BSN or a commitment to begin a BSN
program within three years and obtain a BSN within five years of
employment. Please note this BSN requirement does not apply to
those with an RN license for twenty or more years or current
EvergreenHealth RNs hired prior to April 1,
2014.pm21PI201951751
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