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EliteCare Medical Staffing

RN- Recovery Job at EliteCare Medical Staffing in Anacortes

EliteCare Medical Staffing, Anacortes, WA, US,

Job Description

Job Description
Job Title: RN - Recovery (PACU)
Location:& Anacortes, Washington
Department/Unit:& Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Preoperative Area
Salary Range:& $22 to $40 per hour
Shift:& 8 Hour Days
Number of Positions:& 4

Job Description
Elitecare Medical Staffing is seeking two skilled and dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) for the Recovery Unit (PACU) in Anacortes, Washington. This role is crucial for providing high-quality nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide nursing care in the Preop and PACU settings, ensuring patient safety and comfort during recovery.
  • Monitor patients in Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery, assessing vital signs and levels of consciousness.
  • Maintain a nurse-patient ratio of 1:1 for admissions in Preop and up to 5 for discharges; PACU ratio of 1:2, escalating to 1:1 for airway management.
  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, adhering to protocols and safety standards.
  • Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Educate patients and their families about recovery processes and post-operative care.
  • Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Unit Details
  • Preop Beds:& 10 beds
  • PACU Beds:& 4 beds
  • Common Cases:& Orthopedic procedures (hips, knees, shoulders), ortho spine, TLIF, hernias, lap chole, OB, GYN procedures, hysteroscopy, hysterectomy, urology (cysto, prostate), ENT cases (twice a month), pediatric cases (tubes, tonsils, adenoids), endoscopy.

Requirements
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington.
  • Required Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Minimum of [insert years] years of nursing experience in recovery or critical care preferred.
  • Strong critical care skills and knowledge of cardiac rhythms.
  • Familiarity with Meditech EMR preferred.

Additional Information
  • Charge Nurse/House Supervisor:& Charge nurse for both PACU and outpatient; typically does not take patient assignments. Coordinator available as needed.
  • Respiratory Therapy Equipment:& No vents; patients on vents go directly to ICU.
  • ICU Recovery:& ICU patients do not recover in PACU.
  • RN Responsibilities:& RNs are responsible for reading cardiac strips.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional recovery care and looking for an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!