PACU RN

At Surgery Center at Valley, our patients come from all walks of life - and so do we. We hire and support people from diverse backgrounds, fostering growth and development to make Proliance a great place to work. Our unique experiences and perspectives help us deliver Exceptional Outcomes, Personally Delivered. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit and pay package including health coverage, 401k with match and profit share, PTO and more! For further details regarding Benefits and Washington State Minimum Wage details please visit our careers page at www.proliancesurgeons.com/careers. Compensation during the offer process will be determined based on factors such as compensation structure, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Be Part of Who We Are!Position SummaryThe RN performs pre-surgical nursing assessments and provides education to the patient prior to admission at the Ambulatory Surgery Center. The RN assesses and evaluates the care needs of the patient, requests necessary pre-surgical clearances and diagnostics, and communicates the patient's plan of care to the ASC.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe key duties and responsibilities of the RN include, but are not limited to:Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experienceMaintain a friendly, positive and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staffAssist in patient education during all phases of their experience at the CenterAssist in assuring that the proper supplies, instruments and equipment are available for the procedureAssist in assuring that equipment is functioning properlyMonitor use of all supplies. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used.Document appropriately the care that is given to the patientContinuing education to meet State requirements and keep current with health care changes.Display professionalism at work and in the community as a representative of the CenterTake an active role on committees within the departmentIdentifies actual and potential risk to patients and others and takes action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safetyPerforms charge nurse responsibilities as staffing demands and as requestedEducation/ExperienceGraduation from an accredited school of nursingCurrent State licensure and CPR, ACLS and PALS accreditationTwo years of OR, Recovery Room, Intensive Care or Emergency Room experience is desiredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesProblem solving skillsSkill in using a computerKnowledge of applicable specialtiesOutpatient clinical organizational abilityAbility to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objectiveAbility to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staffAbility to multi-taskSkill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and completeUnderstanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAAAbility to maintain composure in stressful situationsSkill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staffAbility to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructionsAbility to communicate clearlyConsistency and timeliness in attendanceWork Environment/Physical Demands