PACU RN

Proliance Surgeons; Issaquah (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Proliance Surgeons in Issaquah, WA is hiring a PACU RN to perform pre-surgical nursing assessments and educate patients before admission at the Ambulatory Surgery Center. The RN assesses patient needs, orders pre-surgical clearances, and communicates the plan of care to the ASC.

Shifts include 4x10s or 3x12s; 36-40 hours per week, Monday–Saturday with variable start times. PACU, ER or ICU experience is required to join this team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current State licensure and CPR, ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Two years of OR, Recovery, ICU or ER experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-surgical nursing assessments and provide patient education prior to admission at the ASC.
• Collaborate with the health care team to ensure optimal patient care throughout the surgical experience.
• Assist with equipment/instrument readiness and proper supply handling.
• Document care accurately and maintain HIPAA/confidentiality standards.
• Participate in continuing education to meet state requirements and safety standards.
• Fulfill charge nurse duties as needed and support departmental committees.

Skills

Problem solving

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Clear communication

Education

Registered Nurse licensure

CPR/ACLS/PALS certification

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

Position Summary

The PACU RN performs pre-surgical nursing assessments and provides education to the patient prior to admission at the Ambulatory Surgery Center. The RN assesses and evaluates the care needs of the patient, requests necessary pre-surgical clearances and diagnostics, and communicates the patient's plan of care to the ASC.

Shift: 4x10s or 3x12s. Hiring for Full-time OR Part-time

Hours: 36-40hrs per week, Monday-Saturdays; variable days and start times

***PACU, ER or ICU experience required****

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experience
• Maintain a friendly, positive and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff
• Assist in patient education during all phases of their experience at the Center
• Assist in assuring that the proper supplies, instruments and equipment are available for the procedure
• Assist in assuring that equipment is functioning properly
• Monitor use of all supplies. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used.
• Document appropriately the care that is given to the patient
• Continuing education to meet State requirements and keep current with health care changes.
• Display professionalism at work and in the community as a representative of the Center
• Take an active role on committees within the department
• Identifies actual and potential risk to patients and others and takes action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety
• Performs charge nurse responsibilities as staffing demands and as requested

Education/Experience

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Current State licensure and CPR, ACLS and PALS accreditation
• Two years of OR, Recovery Room, Intensive Care or Emergency Room experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Problem solving skills
• Skill in using a computer
• Knowledge of applicable specialties
• Outpatient clinical organizational ability
• Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective
• Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff
• Ability to multi-task
• Skill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and complete
• Understanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAA
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff
• Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Consistency and timeliness in attendance

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.