RN - Recovery Room; PAT RN

Description

Peace Health is seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse to join our Pre-Admission Testing team
. If you have recovery room expertise and orthopedic nursing experience, this is an exciting opportunity to leverage your clinical skills in a collaborative, patient-centered environment and contribute to outstanding surgical care from the very beginning of the patient journey

• PAT RN:
  Part Time, 0.8 FTE, Day shift position (8 hour shifts)
• Competitive Base pay: $50.78 – $79.78.

• Primary duties include teaching our Total Joint replacement Class, with support from the partnering OR RN
• Calling patients 2-3 days in advance of their surgery with pre-surgical instructions
• Expansion of the role to include supporting the Endo Fast Track Patients (providing instructions and scheduling patients)
• Pre-Op responsibilities early in the day
• Supporting PACU as needed during a shift

Degree from an accredited School of Nursing Required

Minimum of one year RN experience required in ICU or PACU within last three years.

• Required:
  
  State of Oregon nursing license

• Required:
  
  BLS (ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of 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 patient/family centered work environment (Required)

• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures (Required)

• Basic computer skills (Required)

Perioperative Services
- Recovery/PACU Room:

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

Perioperative Services
- Critical Access Hospitals:
Operating Room & Short Stay:

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

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.

• Push/Pull:
  Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).

• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.

• Ability to 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.

• Must be able to 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 is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options;

tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

• full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions
• paid time off
• employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
• tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• wellness benefits
• expanded EAP and mental health program

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