RN PreOp/PACU PRN

Delivers indirect and direct patient care according to established standards, taking into consideration the age and risk factors of the patient
Possess the knowledge and ability to use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care of the patient
Follows policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for pre- and post-operative nursing care according to accepted standards
Plans, implements, and evaluates pre- and post-operative nursing care for patients based on individual, specific patient needs, and according to physician's orders
Organizes and prepares medical records of patients - documents care appropriately and fully - follows up on missing data and other patient care needs
Maintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge of intravenous therapy, medication administration and effects, patient assessment, airway maintenance, patient teaching, emotional/social support of patients and families, and other needed clinical competencies
Uses nursing judgment in decision-making
Acts as a patient advocate in meeting his/her physical and psychological needs
Performs patient assessment and reassessment immediately upon admission and on a regular basis in accordance with standards of care with documentation of these assessments as a basis for planning each patient's care
Ensures that all nursing interventions and patients responses are communicated to responsible practitioners as indicated and that all components of the nursing process are documented in accordance with standards of practice
Integrates and coordinates care across settings and among disciplines
Implements physician's orders effectively and safely in accordance with standards of practice
Maintains or acquires skills on equipment necessary to complete required responsibilities
Documents all records according to established policies and procedures
Assesses information/documents on AdvantX and patient chart, maintaining patient confidentiality
Assists with reviewing and updating policies and procedures
Performs effectively in stressful situations to fulfill position responsibilities
Provides teaching to patient/parent of child per level of understanding
Performs additional duties as needed by the department
Actively participates in appropriate committee and CQI activities
Informs clinical managers of applicable day-to-day situations
May fill in for Pre-op / PACU / Clinical Manager if they are on leave
May provide help to other Portland area USPI facilities if required

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Who We Are
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Required Skills:

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• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (associates or bachelor's degree)
  
• Minimum of two (2) years total RN experience
  
• Current Oregon License as a Registered Nurse
  
• Current BLS & ACLS
  
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
  
• The ability to provide exceptional customer service to patients, physicians, and staff
  
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.)
  
• Prefer experience with medical software programs such as Advantx, Amkai, or Epic
  
• Full range of physical mobility (position requires sustained sitting, standing, stooping, lifting as much as 50 lbs., carrying, repetitive motions, reading, answering phones, etc.)
  
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast paced environment, with the ability to problem solve with minimal direction or guidance
  
• Consistent, reliable attendance
  
• Efficient use of resources
  
• Willingness to maintain a clean, organized environment
  
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  
• Reliable means of transportation
  
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  USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. - If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. - If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
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