Pre-Op/PACU RN

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists Pre-op/PACU Registered Nurse

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is looking for a full time Pre-op/PACU Registered Nurse to support our growing Ambulatory Surgery Center. NWOS is closed all weekends and major holidays. No night shifts or on-call.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide direct nursing care in conformance with company policies and procedures and ASC standards while advocating/utilizing the nursing process and evidenced based practice.
• Exert independent judgment in care of assigned patient, maintaining awareness that errors in judgment may result in serious consequences.
• Accept responsibility for the welfare of assigned patients even in critical and life threatening conditions.
• Utilize the nursing process in providing care in order to promote a positive and uneventful perioperative experience.
• Recognize the need for and perform appropriate emergency life saving measures when applicable.
• Maintain a patient-centered mentality and the confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• Observe patients, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify supervisor or physician of patient's condition and relation to drugs, treatments and other significant incidents.
• Provides physical safety for the patient per department specific competencies and procedures.
• Monitor, evaluate, and adjust patient care according to patient responses.
• Participate in a collaborative effort with other nursing/medical staff to structure patient care.
• Plan nursing interventions based on individual patient needs, surgical procedures and standard plans of care.
• Maintain knowledge regarding own responsibilities in ASC Disaster Plan and assist with the direction of staff and patients to function according to the plan.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree in Nursing (or higher) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Valid WA Registered Nurses license

SHIFT:

• Day shift, no nights, no weekends, on-call, or major holidays.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Basic Life & ADD Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Benefits (Long-term, Short-term, Life, AD&D.)
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary AFLAC Options
• Employee Discount
• 401k Employer Match
• 401k Profit Sharing
• PTO and 7 paid holidays

Wage: $36.50 to $58.40