RN - Recovery Room (PAT RN)

PACU Registered Nurse Opportunity

PeaceHealth is seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse to join our Pre-Admission Testing team. If you have recovery room expertise and orthopedic nursing experience, this is an exciting opportunity to leverage your clinical skills in a collaborative, patient-centered environment and contribute to outstanding surgical care from the very beginning of the patient journey.

Position Details:

• PACU RN: Part Time, 0.8 FTE, Day shift position (8 hour shifts)
• Competitive Base pay: $50.78 $79.78.

Primary duties include:

• Teaching our Total Joint replacement Class, with support from the partnering OR RN
• Calling patients 2-3 days in advance of their surgery with pre-surgical instructions
• Expansion of the role to include supporting the Endo Fast Track Patients (providing instructions and scheduling patients)
• Pre-Op responsibilities early in the day
• Supporting PACU as needed during a shift

Qualifications:

Education: Degree from an accredited School of Nursing Required

Experience: Minimum of one year RN experience required in ICU or PACU within last three years.

Credentials:

• Required: State of Oregon nursing license
• Required: BLS (ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire)

Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patients needs (Required)
• See community specific document for each Unit/Department required credentials (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required)
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures (Required)
• Basic computer skills (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes:

Perioperative Services - Recovery/PACU Room:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months.

Perioperative Services - Critical Access Hospitals: Operating Room & Short Stay:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months.

Working Conditions:

• Lifting Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions:

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual:

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.