Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Common Spirit
Seattle, WA

RN PACU Admit

Overview We are offering a Sign on bonus and relocation available for qualified candidates. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state: CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will collaborate in providing the safest and highest quality of care at one of our 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more! Responsibilities Virginia Mason Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health provides a range of procedural specialty service lines. Some of our procedures include GI/Endo, Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Cath Lab, and Electrophysiology lab. In this position the RN will be responsible for both Admit and recovery of patients undergoing these procedures. The PACU nurses are also responsible for the management and evaluation of post anesthesia and postoperative complications including pain and nausea. The Registered Nurse in PACU holds the autonomy to determine readiness for discharge from PACU based on PACU scoring criteria. "We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work" Qualifications Required Qualifications for this position include: Current WA State RN license is required before start date. One (1+) years recent RN experience with acute care patients. CPR certification is required every two years or as specified by the work. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing. Other certifications may be required depending on specialty area. * ACLS & PALS certification required within 60 days of hire. * Current experience in PACU & or ICU is strongly preferred. * Previous experience with starting IV's preferable * BSN or MSN preferred Please note: We are opening to considering candidates to work either (3) or (4) 10 hour shifts per week. 30-40 hours per week. Variable Start Time Dept Hours of Operation 5:30a-7:30p M-F Call Required: includes some weekends and 3-hour 'Evening Backup' (7:30p-10:30p) every 1-2 weeks to support patient care as needed. There's the lifestyle benefit that comes with finding yourself in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by the vibrancy and sophistication of one of the most livable cities in the country, finding the perfect urban or outdoor pursuit will instinctively and pleasurably become second nature. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.