RN, PACU (Recovery Room), Surgical Services

Clallam County Public Hospital District No. 2 (DBA Olympic Medical Center); United States; On-site; USD 115,677,000 - 207,026,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FMLA

EEO

EPPA

HIPAA patient rights

Job summary

Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles, WA, seeks a PACU RN to assess, plan, and deliver post-anesthesia care across age groups. You will promote continuity of care, participate in patient and family teaching, and uphold professional nursing standards in a fast-paced perioperative setting.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing school, Washington RN license, BLS and ACLS certification; PALS encouraged.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum one year recent PACU or critical care nursing experience preferred.
• Current Washington State nursing license, required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required; PALS encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of patients in the PACU.
• Promotes continuity of care for patients, providing direct care.
• Participates in patient and family teaching.
• Maintains standards for professional nursing practices in the clinical setting.
• Has on call responsibilities.

Skills

Post-anesthesia nursing

Critical care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

ABOUT OLYMPIC MEDICAL CENTER:

Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won't find a better location. You'll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!

• FTE: 100%


• WORK SHIFT


• Variable PAY RANGE: $40.37 - $72.25


• UNION: SEIU 1199-RN and LPN


• SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS:


• Retention Incentive: $10,000


• Weekend & Holiday Shifts: Yes


• On Call Shifts: Yes


• Shift Differentials:


• Evening - $3.00/hour


• Night - $5.00/hour


• Weekend - $4.50/hour


• Premiums:


• Standby - $4.00/hour


• Charge - $3.25/hour


• Float - $2.50/hour


• Per Diem - 15% (on rate of pay, in lieu of benefits)


• Certification - $2.00/hour


• Preceptor - $2.00/hour


• San Exam - $500.00

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of patients in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) which spans ages from infant and pediatric to geriatric patients.


• Promotes continuity of care for patients, providing direct care.


• Participates in patient and family teaching.


• Maintains standards for professional nursing practices in the clinical setting.


• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span, demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and provides the care needed as described in the department/unit’s policy and procedures.


• Shifts vary according to the needs of the patients and department.


• Has on call responsibilities.

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing, required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum one year recent post anesthesia care nursing or critical care nursing experience preferred.

LICENSURE/CREDENTIALS:

• Current Washington State nursing license, required.


• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), required.


• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), required.


• Pediatric Advanced Life support (PALS) is encouraged but not required.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.

Olympic Medical Center, the largest employer in Clallam County, has a wide variety of employment opportunities. We welcome you the opportunity to join our team of highly-trained and experienced staff! We offer excellent benefits, competitive salaries and an intentional culture that represents respect and appreciation for all of our employees. OMC cares and is an eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other loan forgiveness programs. For more information about our benefits, click here! Contact us: [e-mail] For answers to some frequently asked questions, click here.

Learn about our Career Pathways Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to myriad opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, and a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. I find the staff and employees very caring and open, and I'm thrilled that there was an opening in my specialty to be able to come here. - Dr. Zina Hajduczok There is no better illustration of the value that rural facilities provide to their communities than the annual identification and recognition of the top-performing rural facilities. Each year, the rural hospitals are analyzed through the lens of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX, the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance in the United States.

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)


• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)


• Equal Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)


• Non-discrimination Patient Rights HIPAA