Provides perioperative nursing care in pre-op, PACU, and discharge settings for pediatric through geriatric patients. Responsibilities include patient assessments, airway management, medication administration, IV insertion, testing, emergency resuscitation, anesthesia support, EHR documentation, consent verification, discharge education, and coordination of the perioperative process. Requires an active Washington RN license, BLS, ACLS within three months, and at least one year of RN experience.
Requisition Number: 2401305
$5,000 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates
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The RN functions as an integral member of the team and is responsible for providing personalized patient care in the peri-operative setting. The RN's communication, conduct and performance should support the ASC efforts in becoming a High Performance Organization.
Primary Responsibilities:
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualification:
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 to $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
$5,000 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates
For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The RN functions as an integral member of the team and is responsible for providing personalized patient care in the peri-operative setting. The RN's communication, conduct and performance should support the ASC efforts in becoming a High Performance Organization.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide nursing care in the peri-operative setting (pre op, phase 1, phase 2)
- Ability to safely care for patients from pediatrics to geriatrics in a high volume/fast-paced environment
- Maintain a clean, neat and efficient working environment
- Perform ECG, urine pregnancy, glucometer, I-stat testing/lab draws, bladder scan, insertion of PIV as required
- Manage patient's admission to the ASC, recovery, and discharge from the ASC
- Assess the status of the patient in pre op and ensure patient identification is accurate
- Ensure patients consents are accurate and complete
- Assess pre-operative vital signs to ensure they are within acceptable parameters for scheduled the surgical procedure
- Perform an initial assessment on arrival in the PACU
- Manage patient's airways to include airway adjunct management
- Plan and document in the EHR (EPIC)
- Administer narcotic and non-narcotic medication per facility protocol
- Prepare and assist anesthesia provider with patients receiving blocks
- Manage emergency situations and provide effective resuscitation using bag/valve/mask
- Follow established policies and procedures related to the position
- Prepare patients for discharge and provide discharge instruction education
- Understand and deliver quality customer service consistent with the FHSC efforts in becoming a High Performance Organization
- Follow HIPPAA regulations
- Adapt and perform effectively in a continuously changing environment
- Coordinate the patient's transition through the peri-operative process
- Maintain a team supportive attendance record
- Communication, conduct and dress to portray a professional quality at all times and are in compliance with the ASC appropriate surgical attire policy
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor RN
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Active Registered Nurse license through the Washington State Department of Health
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare providers (AHA)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification for Healthcare providers (AHA) is required within 3 months of hire
- PALS certification may be required but may be obtained within the first six months of hire
- 1+ years of experience working as a Registered Nurse
Preferred Qualification:
- 2+ years of perioperative nursing (OR), post anesthesia care unit (PACU), ER or ICU experience
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 to $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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