What are the responsibilities and job description for the PACU Registered Nurse position at Oregon Surgi Center?
Oregon SurgiCenter has a Full-Time, PACU RN opportunity available.
Oregon Urology Institute and Oregon SurgiCenter is one of the largest, most advanced urological centers in the Northwest. Oregon Urology Institute provides patients with some of the region's finest medical experts covering every major urological specialty using proven and leading-edge technologies.
The PACU RN provides surgical post operative care in our ambulatory surgery center for patients of the clinic.
Duties:
- Utilizes specialized nursing knowledge, nursing process and discriminative judgment while giving direct or indirect care.
- Assesses physical and emotional needs of patients and implements appropriate nursing interventions.
- Is knowledgeable of and in compliance with administrative, medical, and nursing policies and procedures.
- Receives and documents physician orders.
- Is knowledgeable about and responsive to emergency situations (i.e., cardiac arrest, malignant hyperthermia, drug reaction, fire, etc.).
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years recent PACU experience or equivalent preferred.
Education:
- ACLS & PALS certifications preferred but will be required within 6 months of hire.
- Current healthcare level CPR certification is required.
- Current RN license is required.
Position Requirements:
- All candidates must pass a drug screen, reference, and background check to be considered for employment.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
This is a Full-time position (32 hours/week). No nights, weekends, or on-call. Oregon SurgiCenter offers employees fully employer paid life, health, dental and vision, 6 paid holidays, generous PTO, voluntary benefits, and an outstanding retirement.
Oregon SurgiCenter is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to fair and impartial treatment of employees, job applicants, and contractors, and to maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free work environment where people treat one another with respect. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.