PACU Nurse Leader

Job Title

Registered nurses with 5+ years of PACU experience and ICU experience are encouraged to apply.

Compensation and Position Details:

Relocation Assistance: Up to $15,000

Pay Range: $54.61/hr - $82.46/hr

Night Shift Differential: Additional $6.00/hr

Schedule: Monday through Friday with no weekends, holidays, or call requirement

About the Department:

We are a close-knit, fast-paced area to work in, supported by some of the most tenured staff in the hospital

Supportive, approachable physician base who foster a harmonious unit culture

Provide all phases of care in perianesthesia, including pre and post procedural patients

Care for a diverse patient population, located in one of Oregon's most diverse counties

We are seeking collaborative leader who values and incorporates team input

Position Summary:

Functions as the Nurse Leader for a nursing unit. Provides leadership and direction in accordance with the organizational philosophy and objectives. Assumes shift responsibility and accountability for all patient care activities, unit operation, and staff function. Ensures continuity of care on the unit by providing direct care as well as supervising the care given by nurses and supportive staff. Fosters highly skilled professional practice and develops high functioning interdisciplinary teams. Participates in committees/teams as assigned. Provides timely, effective feedback to staff and actively contributes to the performance evaluation process in conjunction with the nurse manager or director. Functions in direct patient care 80% of time, education functions, unit projects as assigned, and relief administrative supervisor. Hold staff accountable during their shift to ensure quality metrics are achieved for the department. Practices in adherence with the Oregon Board of Nursing (OSBN) nurse practice act and the American Nurses Association's (ANA) Nursing Administration: Scope and Standards of Practice for Nurse Administrators and the ANA Code of Ethics.

Main Responsibilities:

Assists in patient education/preparation for procedures as indicated.

Assists the team with various activities to support daily operations.

Transcribes/checks patient charts to ensure that physician orders have been carried out.

Determines daily staffing assignments based on available staff and patient needs in compliance with Oregon Nurse Practice Act.

Ensures nurse staffing plan for the unit is followed for their respective shift

Completes staff scheduling according to staffing plans to assure adequate availability of staff for patient care (day shift CMs for day shift schedules only).

Ensures onboarding of new staff is consistent and complete and documented

Coordinates nursing activities with other units and departments to provide optimal care to patients.

Ensures compliance with shift productivity tool is completed and staffing targets are met.

Leads shift huddle utilizing the organization's preferred methodology

Accurately completes consents for treatment and transfers.

Maintains vigilance in assessing team and individual wellbeing through consistent leader rounding.

Coordinates daily activities efficiently to achieve desired results and communicates with professionalism and transparency.

Job Specifications:

Required Qualifications:

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience

Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Oregon

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS

American Heart Association ACLS

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Our Competitive Benefit Offerings:

Free and plentiful parking and located one block from MAX station

Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plan options for employees and dependents

Generous paid time off program for vacation, holidays, and sick time

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match

Award-winning Wellness Program and employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional voluntary benefit offerings and discounts at select retail and fitness centers

Life insurance and basic disability fully employer paid

Additional Posting Information:

Hillsboro Medical Center believes in providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. Recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, working conditions, training, and compensation will be based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, creed, national origin, marital status, family relationship, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We further commit ourselves to continuing the practical application of this policy in our daily business conduct.