RN-Pre-op PACU - The Polyclinic - Seattle, WA. $7,500.00 sign on bonus.
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by
technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The
work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by
connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and
resources they need to feel their best. Come make an impact on the
communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global
scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits,
a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth
opportunities and your life's best work.(sm)The First Hill Surgery
Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team on a
full-time basis to work in an ambulatory surgery center setting in
Seattle, WA.Hours: 4x9's. Days Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri.The RN
functions as an integral member of the team and is responsible for
providing personalized patient care in the peri-operative setting.
The RNs communication, conduct and performance should support the
ASC efforts in becoming a High Performance Organization.Primary
Responsibilities:
- Provide nursing care in the peri-operative setting (pre op,
phase 1, phase 2)
- Ability to safely care for patients from pediatrics to
geriatrics in a high volume/fast-paced environment
- Maintain a clean, neat and efficient working environment
- Perform ECG, urine pregnancy, glucometer, I-stat testing/lab
draws, bladder scan, insertion of PIV as required
- Manage patients admission to the ASC, recovery, and discharge
from the ASC
- Assess the status of the patient in pre op and ensure patient
identification is accurate
- Ensure patients consents are accurate and complete
- Assess pre-operative vital signs to ensure they are within
acceptable parameters for scheduled the surgical procedure
- Perform an initial assessment on arrival in the PACU
- Manage patients airways to include airway adjunct
management
- Plan and document in the EHR (EPIC)
- Administer narcotic and non-narcotic medication per facility
protocol
- Prepare and assist anesthesia provider with patients receiving
blocks
- Manage emergency situations and provide effective resuscitation
using bag/valve/mask
- Follow established policies and procedures related to the
position
- Prepare patients for discharge and provide discharge
instruction education
- Understand and deliver quality customer service consistent with
the FHSC efforts in becoming a High Performance Organization
- Follow HIPPAA regulations
- Adapt and perform effectively in a continuously changing
environment
- Coordinate the patients transition through the peri-operative
process
- Maintain a team supportive attendance record
- Communication, conduct and dress to portray a professional
quality at all times and are in compliance with the ASC appropriate
surgical attire policy
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor
RNYoull be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an
environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on
what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in.Required
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current Washington State license
- BLS and ACLS certification
- PALS certification or ability to obtain within the first six
months of hire
- PACU, ER or ICU experience
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this
role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster
doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth
Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as
well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of
vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to
ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential
job functions with or without reasonable accommodationEmployees
must comply with any state and local masking orders. In addition,
when in a worksite building, employees are expected to wear a mask
in areas where physical distancing cannot be attained.Interested in
learning more? Lets talk about our opportunities and your career
growth!Interested in learning more about the healthcare field? Lets
talk about our Patient Services Representative opportunities and
your career growth!Benefits Overview
- Health, vision and dental benefits
- Paid time off
- 401k
- Life insuranceTo protect the health and safety of our
workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group
and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose
COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In
addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19
vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function.
UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19
vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination
requirements and will obtain the necessary information from
candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates
must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without
reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination
requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or
termination of employmentCareers with Optum. Our objective is to
make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our
hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in
creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one
person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and
ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting
health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and
high-performing teams to help solve important challenges.Washington
Residents Only: The hourly range for Washington residents is $27.07
to $53.08. Pay is based on several factors including but not
limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In
addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such
as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition
programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits
are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when
you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, youll find a
far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.At UnitedHealth
Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make
the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyoneof
every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and incomedeserves the
opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there
are still far too many barriers to good health which are
disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically
marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed
to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and
delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and
improves health outcomes an enterprise priority reflected in our
mission.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth
Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age,
national origin, protected veteran status, disability status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status,
genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by
law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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