Job Information
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health RN PACU 101 training in Seattle, Washington
Overview
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state: CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 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 is proud to offer our PACU 101 training program for nurses interested in the PACU. This is a full time paid 3 month training program. Mondays didactic classes 8 hours then work 3 10 hour shifts
Start dates for our Fall 2024 program:
Monday August 26th 2024 for newly hired RNs.
Description of new to specialty orientation: PACU 101 Specialty training will begin orientation on day shift and working (3) 10 hour shifts per week + one day per week in class. During this time, the orientee will attend didactic classes, nursing skills labs that are pertinent to the PACU and be paired with an experienced PACU RN for clinical orientation. The orientee will also be required to complete online learning modules specific to the area.
Length of orientation: This is a three-month paid training program with full benefits.
Classes/courses: PACU 101 is a comprehensive, blended educational program that is developed and facilitated by PACU nurse educators and based on latest, evidence-based Practice:
The PACU team cares for patients in all age ranges and all levels of acuity including ambulatory, inpatient, and critical care. Aspects of care include assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of post anesthesia care. The PACU nurses provide observation and monitoring of patients with particular attention to oxygenation, respiratory status, circulation/hemodynamic stability, level of consciousness, and temperature. You will also gain experience with managing airways and airway emergencies (i.e. laryngospasm, airway obstruction, stridor, and respiratory arrest)
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:
A current and valid Washington State Registered Nurse License
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Current BLS certification required.
ACLS certification required within 60 days of hire.
PALS certification required within 60 days of hire.
At least 1 year of hospital medical surgical or Tele/Progressive care experience within the last 5 years is strongly preferred
This position does require on-call shifts which may include working some weekends
Must be able to start work based on the dates above.
Preferred Qualifications for this position include:
- Previous experience with starting IV’s preferable
Please note:
This position does require on-call shifts.
2-3 call shifts per month.
Call shifts are generally on the night shift with some weekend day shift call.
1 holiday on-call shift per year.
With continuing education opportunities and in-services, you will enjoy working in a supportive work culture. There is also 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. You will love living in Seattle. And it doesn’t rain as much as people say. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Pay Range
$43.99 - $63.9 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.