Mercy Hospital Washington

Department/Positions: RN PACU

Status: Part Time (24hrs/wk)

Shift: Days - 3 days a week /8 hour day

*MUST have PACU or ICU recent experience within the last 2 years

Incentives:

• Stay Premium Program- up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service

• Education Assistance

  • Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year

• Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance

• PTO/Vacation Time 

• Employer-Matched Retirement Funds

• Shift Differentials

Overview:

The Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) and Post-Anesthesia Care Units (PACU) deliver services to multiple surgical specialties in a hospital-based facility and outpatient surgery center.  We are a high-energy unit which provides care for patients during the peri-operative process.  We have an exceptional unit highlighted by teamwork and dedication.

We have a wide variety of patients, entailing a mix of inpatient and outpatient procedures. This diverse nature provides many educational opportunities for all coworkers. Our environment collaboratively engages process improvements for the betterment of our patients, co-workers, and community.

ASC/PACU has excellent teamwork in a diverse setting.  Floating between two facilities helps to diversify our skills in peri-operative care.  There is a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care and procedures performed.  Our schedule allows for a well-balanced family and work-life.  

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program

• Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.

• Experience: MUST have PACU or ICU recent experience within the last 2 years

• Physical requirements/demands: Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift. Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties

• Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support) or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire

• Other unit specific certifications as required or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe.