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Performs perioperative nursing in pre-anesthesia, Phase I, and Phase II post-anesthesia care.
Monitors patients receiving local-only procedures in the OR and may administer conscious sedation if certified.
Assists anesthesia with nerve blocks as needed.
Completes pre- and postoperative assessments, admissions, IV access, medication administration, and patient education.
Uses the Aldrete scoring system in the PACU.
Directs and supervises assigned personnel and acts as patient advocate.
Will be on call for the Post-Anesthesia Unit on a regular scheduled rotation.
Agency nurses may be floated to other departments where they are qualified before core staff are floated.

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Oregon
Associate of Science in Nursing (Associate Degree in Nursing)
Three years of PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care) experience, with PACU experience within the last year
Medical-surgical experience
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Familiarity with art lines
Familiarity with Space Labs
Familiarity with bladder scanner
Familiarity with Belmont rapid infuser

Lift up to 50 pounds independently
Frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients up to 25 pounds
Occasional lifting or transferring of individuals over 100 pounds with mechanical aids or team assistance
Continuous walking and standing throughout the shift
Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
Ability to sit for long periods

Primarily indoor healthcare setting with variable indoor temperatures
Frequent exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment; PPE required
Fast-paced, unpredictable environment with high-pressure or emergency situations and varying noise levels

Facility

4.8rating(17 reviews)

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ADDRESS610 Northwest Eleventh StreetHermiston, OR 97838

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