Pre-Op/PACU RN

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: 

• 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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