RN Recovery - Evenings, Part-Time

Company: Catholic Health Initiative
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 17, 2020

Job Description:

Position Type: RegularScheduled Hours per 2 week Pay Period: 48Shift: 1Primary Location: WA > BURIEN > HIGHLINE MEDICAL CENTERYour time at work should be fulfilling. Rewarding. Inspiring. That's what you'll find when you join one of our non-profit CHI facilities across the nation. You'll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we'll create healthier, stronger communities. Imagine your career at Catholic Health Initiatives!Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated PACU Registered Nurse. Our PACU nurses handle a broad range of patients; from children to geriatrics. Monitor patient vital signs, adapting readily to changing patient conditions, administer medications and treatments to the post-surgical patient and assure patient safety throughout the PACU experience.PACU nurses work in preop, Phase1 and Phase 2 recovery and manage the care of not only surgical patients but pre and post IR and Cath Lab patients until they are discharged to outpatient or transferred to the floor for their patient stay. Applicants must be team players and effective communicators focused on providing excellent service to our patients, families, physicians and team members.Job Responsibilities:As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality patient care according to the specific orders of each patient's individual physician. This will involve, utilizing your knowledge and skills to educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits.Additional responsibilities for this health care role include:Monitoring patients' conditions and assessing their needsCollaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patientsAdministering patients' medications and providing treatments according to physicians' ordersFostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their familiesJob Requirements:We are looking for a responsible and compassionate Registered Nurse with top-notch clinical skills, a caring attitude, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. It is also important to display excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to effectively educate patients and their families on the in-home healthcare process.Education & Experience:Current Washington State RN License required.Possession of a BSN degree is preferred.Minimum of 2 years current experience in an acute, inpatient PACU setting within the last 3 years strongly preferred orGraduate of ICU residency with a minimum of six months ICU experience.Experience with airway emergencies, (i.e. laryngospasms, airway obstruction, stridor and arrest)Certifications & Licensure:Current Healthcare BLS Certification required.Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six months of date of hire required.Certified Perianesthesia Nurse (CPAN) or Certified Ambulatory Peranesthesia Nurse (CAPA) preferred.Join us at Catholic Health Initiatives, and become a part of our faith-based health system.Additional Information* Requisition ID: 2019-R* Schedule: Part-time* Shift: Evening Job* Market: CHI-Franciscan Highline Medical Center

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