RN - Recovery Room​/PACU, FTE

Job Description

Peace Health is seeking an RN – Recovery Room for a part‑time, 0.85 FTE day position. Salary range $45.78–$82.98. Hiring rate depends on education, training, experience, collective bargaining agreement and seniority.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening.

Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Document patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Direct and delegate care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials and demonstrated competence.
• Ensure own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Accredited School of Nursing required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred:
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

• Minimum two years of recent experience in a Phase 1 PACU in an acute hospital setting. This may be replaced by two years of recent experience in ICU.
• Demonstrated expertise in management of airway emergencies (laryngospasm, obstruction, stridor, arrest) and management of hemodynamically unstable patients.

• Registered Nurse.
• Basic Life Support upon hire.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age‑specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (required).
• See community‑specific document for each unit/department required credentials (required).
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and a patient/family‑centered work environment (required).
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures (required).
• Basic computer skills (required).

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months.

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without assistive equipment (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: frequently up to 45 lbs. force (cart operations).
• Perform hands‑on CPR at least 20 minutes using 100–125 lbs. of force (AHA). Frequency seldom or occasionally.
• Move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non‑patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Complete tasks in a noisy environment.

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Benefits include full medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer‑paid life and disability insurance with additional buy‑up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits; and an expanded Employee Assistance Program and mental health program.

EEO and affirmative action:
Peace Health is an affirmative‑action employer/Veterans/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.