What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Op/PACU RN position at Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists?
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:
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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: $40.25 to $64.545
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Salary : $40 - $65
