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Form of workNorthwest Orthopaedic Specialists is looking to bring on an RN - Pre-op/PACU to work 4, 10 hour shifts weekly. This RN is responsible for providing safe and quality nursing care, ensuring a comfortable and confident visit for each patient. This position will utilize the nursing process and work collaboratively with a team to deliver medical care that is consistent with patient needs, standards of nursing practice, legal regulations and ASC policies and procedures.
NWOS is closed all weekends and major holidays. No nights 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.
- Accept responsibility for problem solving regarding patient care concerns.
- Initiate contact with appropriate resources and initiates action on patients’ problems. Seeks assistance from Clinical Director and/or Charge Nurse when appropriate.
- Maintain knowledge regarding own responsibilities in ASC Disaster Plan and assist with the direction of staff and patients to function according to the plan.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Associates Degree in Nursing (or higher) required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required
- Valid WA Registered Nurses license
Related jobs: Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Surgery Center RN, ASC RN
Hiring Pay Range: $36.50 - $58.40
