Perioperative Registered Nurse

The Orthopaedic Surgery Center
601 W 5th Ave Suite 500
Spokane, WA 99204, USA

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is looking for a Perioperative 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:

• 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:

Required

• Associates Degree in Nursing (or higher) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire
• Valid WA Registered Nurses license
• ACLS
• PALS

Preferred

• One year of experience in perioperative nursing

SHIFT:

3 10‑hour shifts per week, Variable
Day shift, no nights, no weekends, no on‑call, or major holidays.

BENEFITS:

• Basic Life & ADD Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Benefits (Long‑term, Short‑term, Life, AD&D.)
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary AFLAC Options
• Employee Discount
• 401k Employer Match
• 401k Profit Sharing
• PTO and 7 paid holidays

Wage: $40.00 to $68.68

Related jobs: OR Registered Nurse, RN Operating Room, Ambulatory Surgery Center RN, ASC RN

Associates or better.

Registered Nurse License

Basic Life Support

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