RN ? PACU Position Overview

Union Position / .7FTE, Part time, days and swing shift 

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

• Associates Degree in Nursing or above required

 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
• 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

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive starting wage
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness
• Excellent retirement package with up to 6% employer contribution
• Generous Earned Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of service

 About Asante and Southern Oregon

Asante is one of the top 15 health systems in the nation and the largest healthcare provider in nine counties. We are locally owned and based in beautiful Southern Oregon. We provide comprehensive medical care to more than 580,000 people throughout southern Oregon and northern California. Our facilities employ over 5000 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.