Anesthesiology, Best Practices, Discharge Plans, Nursing, On Call, Operational Support, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Education, Postanesthesia, Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Procedures
Location: Lakewood, WA
Start Date: 04-06-2026
End Date: 07-06-2026
Shift Type: Day shifts (4x10s), 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM; includes call responsibilities: three weeknight call shifts per month 7:30 PM - 7:00 AM (off the following day) and one 24-hour weekend per month; occasional floating as needed. Shift type: Day with night call (day_night).
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $70 per hour
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate post-anesthesia care to surgical outpatients and inpatient SADU patients following best practices
- Monitor and assess patients coming out of anesthesia, responding quickly to changes in condition
- Collaborate with surgical teams, anesthesia, and nursing colleagues to deliver smooth pre- and post-operative care
- Educate patients and families on recovery expectations and safe discharge plans
- Serve as a reliable team member on call shifts, ensuring safe coverage during weeknights and scheduled weekend coverage
- Document thoroughly in EPIC to ensure continuity of care and accurate handoffs
- Support unit operations by stepping into float assignments and assisting where patient needs are greatest
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United Health Care Staffing, Inc.