RN ASC Operating Room Edmonds

Overview

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. This role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates and opportunities for career development, supported by inclusive culture and comprehensive benefits.

Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

• Assess the health status of the patient to develop an individualized plan of care by collecting, categorizing and interpreting data (physical and psychosocial) from documented information, observation, patient/family interview and other health care team members
• Develop a nursing care plan based on the assessment that includes nursing diagnosis, patient goals and nursing interventions to achieve these goals
• Implement the nursing care plan to provide optimal individualized care for the patient
• Instruct the patient and family to assist in achieving optimal health status
• Document nursing activities to provide a permanent record for continuity of care, quality improvement and professional accountability
• Identify the patient to ensure that the patient, procedure and operative site correspond
• Plan, supervise, and assist with the transfer and transport of the patient to protect the patient and personnel from injury
• Position the patient to provide access to the operative site while maximizing patient safety and comfort
• Establish and maintain a surgically clean environment to reduce infection risk by applying antisepsis, decontamination, disinfection, sanitation, sterilization, and environmental monitoring
• Establish and maintain a sterile field by supervising aseptic technique and continual monitoring of the sterile field
• Establish and maintain a safe environment by monitoring the patient and the environment and implementing safety procedures
• Coordinate support services needed during surgery by anticipating and communicating patient and surgical team needs
• Communicate information to the patient and family
• Organize and coordinate supplies, equipment, and team members to maintain an efficient, effective and safe intraoperative environment; supervise and communicate with health care team members and support service personnel
• Communicate information to recovery room personnel to promote continuity of care
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care by comparing patient outcomes with goals
• Evaluate products to determine safety, effectiveness, use and cost effectiveness
• Execute nursing activities to provide life support in emergencies by taking appropriate action and/or providing direction to the health care team
• Initiate appropriate intraoperative behaviors as a circulator or scrub role

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Active Registered Nurse license through the Washington State Department of Health
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire
• 6+ months of perioperative nursing experience

• IV skills or certification
• 2+ years of perioperative nursing experience (scrubbing and circulating)
• Demonstrated achievement of performance standards for intraoperative nursing according to AORN standards of practice

Pay is based on several factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. In addition to salary, Optum offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At United Health Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone—of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income—deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.

Optum Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Optum Care is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.