An incredible opportunity to become a PACU Registered Nurse has become available in a thriving community hospital in Northwestern Washington.
This medical center is integral to maintaining the health of this gorgeous city and surrounding areas. This hospital has earned national and local recognition for quality, patient safety, and a wide array of services offered. This will be the perfect role for an excellent PACU Registered Nurse.
Reporting tothePACU Manager,thePACU Registered Nurse applies the nursing process to individuals and families of all ages experiencing alterations in health status associated with sedation/anesthetic interventions. The PACU Registered Nurse's scope includes, but is not limited to, the preadmission assessment/process, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (Phase 1), and Phase 2 recovery/discharge. The position includes postoperative follow-up to include the management of patients undergoing moderate sedation and assisting in procedures as required. This position requires excellent critical thinking, communication and Perianesthesia specific skills and practices consistent with ASPAN and AORN standards.
Northwestern Washington is known for its beauty, as well as its welcoming residents. In a single day the RN PACU can take a scenic hike, and then dine in an incredible restaurant without ever leaving the city limits. With a fantastic cost of living and gorgeous scenery, Northwestern Washington will help the RN PACU return to their roots.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced leader to take the next step in their career, and join a recognized health system with a strong culture of internal promotion. The RN PACU will receive generous benefits and highly competitive compensation.