RN Wanted / Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Union Position

FTE: 0.75 / Status:  Part Time

Schedule:  Day and Swing Shifts

Salary:  Based on qualifications and years of relevant experience

Interested in working with an outstanding team? Contact our Recruiters at Nursing@asante.org

EARN MORE MONEY WITH YOUR BSN AND PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS! 

WHY ASANTE

At Asante, you are the difference. Your personal happiness and wellbeing are reflected in the personal attention and quality of care we deliver every day. Here, you will find an environment of mutual respect, camaraderie, learning and growth. A place where each voice is heard, and sound ideas are acted upon. A community in every sense, we collaborate widely across the organization to do what is best for our patients, united by a shared passion: to provide exceptional care that makes a positive impact on family, friends, neighbors and the community. For the 8th consecutive year, Asante has been named a 15 Top Health System in the nation, rated by IBM Watson Health.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Rogue Regional Medical Center is comprised of the Pre-Anesthesia Holding Area (PAH) where patients are prepared for surgery, and the Post Anesthesia Care Unit, where patients are brought after surgery and other medical procedures as they transition from sedation and/or general anesthesia to Phase I and Phase II recovery. The PACU/PAH team consists of 20 Registered Nurses, and 2 Certified Nursing Assistants.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor?s Degree in Nursing preferred

Experience

• Recent PACU phase 1 care, Critical Care and/or ED experience required
• Must be willing to work/cross-train for Pre-Anesthesia Holding and Pain Clinic areas, and be fully cross-trained within 6 months of hire
• Working knowledge of/ability to assist with insertion of invasive lines, SV02 Swan Ganz, Arterial lines etc. preferred

License/Certification

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed by Oregon State Board of Nursing required upon start
• Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) certified through the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start 
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified through the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start 
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified through the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start
• American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) preferred
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) preferred

What We Offer for Full-Time and Part-Time Positions

• Opportunity to work for an award-winning Healthcare System
• An unparalleled, supportive culture that leads to award-winning patient outcomes
• Excellent base pay, comprehensive benefits and performance-based
• Generous time off package including 8 holidays that supports a healthy work/life balance
• Substantial retirement package that includes a 6% employer contribution
• Relocation and bonus package available to qualified external candidates

About Asante and Southern Oregon

Asante is a locally-managed, nationally recognized top 15 health system. We are in beautiful Southern Oregon and are the largest healthcare provider in nine counties. We provide comprehensive medical care to more than 580,000 people throughout southern Oregon and northern California. Our facilities employ over 5,000 people and include: Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners, and additional healthcare partnerships throughout the region. 

At Asante we believe that we are defined by our values - the traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty ? Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.