Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse-Surgery

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is looking for a 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:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• 401k Employer Match (eligible after 12 months of employment and 1,000 hours

worked)
* 401k Profit Sharing (eligible after 12 months of employment and 1,000 hours
worked)

Wage: $36.50 to $58.40

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