RN - PACU (.725 FTE)

DescriptionWage Range: $48.21 - $87.11 per hourPosted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.Job Summary:Responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of all patients within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) within established standards of care, hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines.Primary Duties:Provides direct patient care and functions as a patient advocate. Assesses the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned group of patients. Coordinates the patient and family/significant other education process. Continuously plans, implements, and evaluates patient care, incorporating patient and family/significant other into the process. Participates with physician partners and other interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient and family/significant other plan of care. Communicates effectively all relevant information (e.g., patient information, safety issues, problems with equipment, quality issues, etc.) to immediate supervisor, in timely way. Communicates and documents changes in patient condition, on a timely basis, to charge nurse/supervisor and physician. Performs other duties as assigned. License, Certification, Education or Experience:REQUIRED for the position:Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of WashingtonMinimum of one year experience within the last 3 years of care delivery in a monitored care area: PACU, ICU, ED or telemetryCurrent American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hireCurrent American Heart Association ACLS by date of hireCompletion of unit competencies for peri-anesthesia care within probationary period or first 2 months if an employee transferNight and Weekend call assignments as per PACU Call PolicyProficiency in airway management/adjunctsProficiency with IV skills and techniquesAbility to identify EKG rhythms and related necessary interventionsUnderstanding of Pain Management and related-pharmacologyUnderstanding of Cardiac and emergency medication pharmacologyPALS or ENPC within 6 months of hireDESIRED for the position:CPAN, CAPA, CCRN and/or CEN certificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in NursingBenefit Information:Choices that care for you and your familyAt EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.Medical, vision and dental insuranceOn-demand virtual health careHealth Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountLife and disability insuranceRetirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degreesFederal Public Service Loan Forgiveness programPaid Time Off/VacationExtended Illness Bank/Sick LeavePaid holidaysVoluntary hospital indemnity insuranceVoluntary identity theft protectionVoluntary legal insurancePay in lieu of benefits premium programFree parkingCommuter benefits View a summary of our total rewards available to you as an EvergreenHealth team member by clicking on the link below.Benefits GuideThis position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA). Union membership is optional.NUR321