PACU RN 3-12's Capitol Hill

Kaiser Permanente; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Seattle, WA is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to provide focused perioperative care in a defined patient group. You will coordinate treatment with the healthcare team and guide patients and their families toward achievable health goals within an individualized plan of care.

The role emphasizes thorough assessment, safe nursing interventions, and ongoing patient education, with a strong commitment to documentation and infection control.

Qualifications

• Current Washington RN license required.
• Strong assessment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing assessment of nursing care needs for a defined group of patients.
• Develop a written plan of care based on nursing diagnosis and patient needs.
• Assist patients and families in developing health care goals as part of the individualized plan of care.
• Provide nursing interventions safely and competently, with ongoing evaluation of patient responses.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding psychosocial, cultural, and emotional needs.
• Develop educational components for nursing care plans and provide teaching/counseling.
• Assess patient lifestyle risk factors and integrate health promotion into care.
• Adhere to documentation, safety, and infection control standards.
• Participate in continued education programs and staff orientation activities.
• Collaborate in performance reviews and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Job description

About This Role

The PACU RN provides nursing care to a defined group of patients, coordinating and facilitating health care services in collaboration with the health care team. This role is ideal for registered nurses who are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and have strong assessment and communication skills.

Highlights

• Pay: $44 - $81/hour
• Location: Seattle, WA
• Facility: Kaiser Permanente
• Schedule: Full Time

What You'll Do

• Provide ongoing assessment of nursing care needs for a defined group of patients.
• Develop a written plan of care based on nursing diagnosis and patient needs.
• Assist patients and families in developing health care goals as part of the individualized plan of care.
• Provide nursing interventions safely and competently, with ongoing evaluation of patient responses.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding psychosocial, cultural, and emotional needs.
• Develop educational components for nursing care plans and provide teaching/counseling.
• Assess patient lifestyle risk factors and integrate health promotion into care.
• Adhere to documentation, safety, and infection control standards.
• Participate in continued education programs and staff orientation activities.
• Collaborate in performance reviews and quality assurance activities.

Requirements

Education:

• Not specified

Experience:

• Not specified

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current RN License in Washington

About Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on improving the health of their members and the communities they serve through comprehensive health services and innovative care solutions.