Pre-Op/PACU RN

**Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is looking for a Pre-op/PACU Registered Nurse to support our growing Ambulatory Surgery Center.** **NWOS is closed all weekends and major holidays. No night shifts or on-call.** **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** - Provide direct nursing care in conformance with company policies and procedures and ASC standards while advocating/utilizing the nursing process and evidenced based practice. - Exert independent judgment in care of assigned patient, maintaining awareness that errors in judgment may result in serious consequences. - Accept responsibility for the welfare of assigned patients even in critical and life threatening conditions. - Utilize the nursing process in providing care in order to promote a positive and uneventful perioperative experience. - Recognize the need for and perform appropriate emergency life saving measures when applicable. - Maintain a patient-centered mentality and the confidentiality of patient information at all times. - Observe patients, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify supervisor or physician of patient’s condition and relation to drugs, treatments and other significant incidents. - Provides physical safety for the patient per department specific competencies and procedures. - Monitor, evaluate, and adjust patient care according to patient responses. - Participate in a collaborative effort with other nursing/medical staff to structure patient care. - Plan nursing interventions based on individual patient needs, surgical procedures and standard plans of care. - Maintain knowledge regarding own responsibilities in ASC Disaster Plan and assist with the direction of staff and patients to function according to the plan. **QUALIFICATIONS:** - Associates Degree in Nursing (or higher) required - Basic Life Support (BLS) required - Valid WA Registered Nurses license **SHIFT:** - Day shift, no nights, no weekends, on-call, or major holidays. **BENEFITS:** - Employee Assistance Program - Employee Discount - 401k Employer Match (eligible after 12 months of employment and 1,000 hours worked) - 401k Profit Sharing (eligible after 12 months of employment and 1,000 hours worked) Wage: $36.50 to $58.40 Related jobs: OR Registered Nurse, RN Operating Room, Ambulatory Surgery Center RN, ASC RN