Nursing - PACU

PACU

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a PACU for a temporary assignment in Moses Lake, Washington. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Responsibilities for a PACU:

• Function as both a caregiver and care manager, assuming responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame implementing the Nursing Process

• Direct and oversee the work of other caregivers (nurses and non-nurses) via delegation, coordination, supervision, and validation/evaluation of patient care outcomes

• Perform assessment and data collection focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status

• Implement care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner utilizing pre-determined procedures, policies, and care plans

• Identify patient and significant other learning needs and readiness for learning; implement patient teaching as defined by policy and care plans

• Document in patient charts via electronic medical records and/or paper processes per policy and in accordance with all regulatory requirements

• Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to patient, significant other, and family rights regardless of race, age, religion, color, creed, sex, national origin, or any other protected classification

• Demonstrate appropriate delegation of patient care activities and effectively supervise assigned coworkers

• Demonstrate effective organization and priority setting utilizing sound critical thinking

• Demonstrate appropriate use of lines of authority

• May be required to function as a Charge Nurse, including delegation of patient assignments, assisting with admits/discharges/transfers, coordinating staff coverage, and serving as a unit lead

• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to stay current in field of expertise

• Function with awareness of and adherence to safety requirements including security, MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting, and body mechanics

• Ensure compliance with organization policies, procedures, and labor agreements

• Maintain current Washington State RN Licensure

• Maintain HCP-level BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or equivalent) within 30 days of hire

• Obtain ACLS (AHA Advanced Life Support) certification within 6 months of hire, renewed every 2 years (PACU)

• Obtain PALS or PEARS certification within 6 months of hire, renewed every 2 years (PACU)

• CPAN certification preferred (PACU)

• Complete 4 hours of Total Joint Program orientation training and 4 hours of annual training

• Follow the pathway for total joint replacement dependent on area of specialty

• Demonstrate competency in caring for patients across the age continuum

• Apply critical thinking skills including independent problem solving and logical, deliberate decision-making

• Practice within legal and ethical guidelines and demonstrate accountability

• Demonstrate crisis management capabilities

• Conduct self in a professional manner and ensure personal appearance meets standards necessary to perform job functions

Benefits for a PACU:

• Weekly pay every Friday
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
• Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
• Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.