Perianesthesia Nurse

Company: CHI Franciscan St Clare Hospital
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: September 7, 2021

Job Description:

Overview

In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities. 

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.  

As a nurse, you will provide pre-and post-operative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. This work includes developing, implementing and assessing the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary teams and the patient and family.

Education/Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of 2 years current experience in an acute, inpatient PACU setting within the last 3 years strongly preferred or Graduate of ICU residency with a minimum of six months ICU experience.
• Experience with airway emergencies, (i.e. laryngospasms, airway obstruction, stridor and arrest).
• Possession of a BSN degree is preferred.

License/Certification:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.
• ACLS is required for the Surgery Admit & Discharge Unit (SADU) and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six months of date of hire.
• CPAN or CAPA specialty certification is strongly preferred.

Keywords: CHI Franciscan St Clare Hospital, Lakewood , Perianesthesia Nurse, Other , Lakewood, Washington