Registered Nurse 2 NWH PACU Intermittent

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medical Center-Northwest is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse for the PACU Department to perform pre-admission assessments and Phase 1 Post Anesthesia care, plus discharge teaching. The role involves patient assessment, care planning, and education during the PACU process in Seattle.

Shifts vary, including days, evenings, weekends, with per diem compensation and various shift differentials. Active WA RN license required; PACU experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years of critical care, emergency, or PACU Phase I/II experience.
• PACU experience preferred.
• Active Washington State RN license or equivalent multistate license.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and nursing diagnosis of patients
• Care planning
• Patient teaching
• Discharge and transfer planning
• Admission, discharge and transfer processes

Skills

Critical care experience

PACU experience

RN license

Job description

Job Description

UW Medical Center-Northwest – has an outstanding opportunity for a Per Diem Registered Nurse for our PACU Department.

WORK SCHEDULE

Variable Shifts

Days

Evenings

Weekends

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Our PACU RNs provide pre-admission assessment and Phase 1 Post Anesthesia care for our surgical patients. These nurses also provide surgical patient discharge teaching.

POSITION HIGHLINGTS

Assessment and nursing diagnosis of patients

Care planning

Patient teaching

Discharge and transfer planning

Admission, discharge and transfer processes

REQUIREMENTS

2 years current recent Critical Care experience, Emergency or PACU Phase I and/or Phase II

PACU experience preferred.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Active Washington State RN License or applicable Multistate RN license

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity.Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$46.97 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$86.17 hourly

Other Compensation:

$5.00/hr nights$3.00/hr evenings$4.00/hr weekends$1.00/hr BSN Premium$1.25/hr Nursing Certification

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

Shift:

Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

0.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

WSNA UWMC Northwest

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians,scientistsand other health professionals.

All acrossUW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family,studentand colleague is valued and honored.Nearly 29,000healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.