RN PACU

St. Charles Health System, Inc. Bend, OR, US

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Temporary Position, anticipated duration of position 4-6 months
Part-Time, Days

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: RN - PACU - Bend

REPORTS TO POSITION: Department Manager/Director

DEPARTMENT: Varies

DATE LAST REVIEWED: December 2025

OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The PACU RN position includes bedside RNs in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit at St. Charles Health System. This department provides specialized care to patients during the post-procedural experience.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The RN provides quality patient and family centered care as a member of the health care team in accordance with SCHS mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. Applies standards for professional nursing practice and focuses clinical care to enhance the experience for patients, families, and all others. As a nurse, this position will oversee the work of other caregivers, providing specific care to assigned patient(s) throughout the shift, as required under the scope of the RN licensure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon.

Assesses the patient’s condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment; sets outcomes; implements appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines to meet the patient’s/family’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patient’s progress.

Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures for medication administration.

Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory agencies.

Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.

Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others.

Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.

Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) within scope of practice, as appropriate.

Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.

Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focused attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.

Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient’s care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.

Performs stand by callback as assigned. Varies by department.

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION:

Required: As required by RN licensure.

Preferred: BSN

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

Required: Current Oregon RN license. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. ACLS. PALS.
Preferred: Department specific acute care certification. (i.e. CNOR, CAPA, CPAN)

EXPERIENCE:

POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT (PACU or ICU, or ED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED):
Required: Two (2) years of PACU experience with ICU level recovery, within the past 5 years, or two (2) years of ICU or ED experience in a Level 2 Trauma Center or higher within the past 5 years.

Preferred: Five (5) years of PACU in a Level 2 Trauma Center with ICU level recovery.

POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT (CRITICAL CARE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED):
Required: One (1) year of experience in a Critical Care unit, such as ICU, Step Down, ED, within the last 5 years.

Preferred: One (1) year recent experience in a procedural care area recovering patients, Two (2) years PACU experience in a Level 2 Trauma Center with ICU level recovery, within the last 5 years.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

General:

Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent SCHS.

Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

Strong teamwork and collaborative skills.

Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Basic to intermediate ability and experience with computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system and MS Office.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.

Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers.

Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/stepstool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.

Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.

Never (0%): Climbing ladder/stepstool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle.

Exposure to Elemental Factors

Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution.

Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category

Risk for Exposure to BBP

Schedule Weekly Hours:

Caregiver Type:

Temporary

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Is Exempt Position?

Job Family:

REGISTERED NURSE ACUTE CARE

Scheduled Days of the Week:

As Scheduled (may include weekends and holidays)

Shift Start & End Time:

0930-2000

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PALS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers. Position Summary The RN applies nursing process and theories and principles of psycho-social and physical sciences in assessing, planning, diagnosing, implementing, evaluating, and modifying patient care utilizing evidence-based practices. The RN practices autonomously within professional nursing standards, the ANA Code of Ethics, and the ANA Bill of Rights. The RN strives for quality outcomes and innovative practice by the Florida Nursing Practice Act and the Hospital/departmental policies. The RN ensures the practice is by the competency required for that area. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self (or others who are under their direction). This is done through participation in quality assurance or performance improvement initiatives. The RN collaboratively provides care with other disciplines to ensure optimal, individualized patient care and outcomes. In managing patient care, the RN will take a leadership role in coordinating the interdisciplinary team working in collaboration with other health team members to enhance patient outcomes. Demonstrates the ability to function in a peri-anesthesia nurse role for surgical procedures. Physiologically monitors patients during bedside procedures and postoperatively as required. Demonstrates the ability to function in the recovery room nurse role, Phase 1 and Phase 2, for surgical procedures. Provides timely, accurate, and complete documentation. Provides education and documents on patient/family teachings on surgical procedures (i.e., medications, treatments, pain, discharge, safety, nutrition, wound care, etc.) Promotes a safe “error-free” working environment by consistently performing thorough hand-offs and infection prevention measures. Assess all body systems, and ensure safe, effective, efficient care delivery with emphasis on the absence of medication errors, avoidance of falls, and reduction of pain. Assumes an active role in orienting, coaching, and mentoring new staff to increase 1-year retention rates. The RN has a responsibility to act as an educator to their peers, patients, and their families. All aspects of the RN's performance support service excellence and a healing environment. The RN identifies and communicates needed unit resources or equipment to be included in the budget. Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills At least one year of critical care experience Ability to manage multiple priorities and strong time management skills Effective verbal and written communication skills Computer literate Works effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Ability to apply principles of evidence-based, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice Analyze and interpret data and utilize the information to make judgments regarding patient care within the scope of practice and under anesthesia guidance On-call assignment per department and hospital policy Ability to work independently. Ability to assess and report all findings based on criticality appropriately. Team Member Competencies Establishing Relationships Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others. Peer Support Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team. Inspiring and Motivating Others Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments. Works well with others, builds consensus, and ensures cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow. Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills. Acting with Integrity Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments. Being a Champion for Change and Innovation Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Things creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change. Communicating Effectively Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization. Promoting Diversity and Inclusion Treats all people with dignity and respect. Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenges bias and intolerance. Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds. Physical Requirement Hand and Wrist (Test both left and right sides). Grip a dynamometer for 10 seconds with a force > 10 lbs. Pinch together the thumb & forefinger for 10 seconds with a force > 2 lbs. Supported Elbows (Test both left and right sides. Rotate wrist from left to right while holding 10 lb. weight. Fully flex and extend elbow while holding a 10 lb. weight. Shoulders (Test both left and right sides). Sustain shoulder flexion > 135 degrees while holding 10 lb. weight. Sustain a shoulder shrug while holding 10 lb. weight in each hand. Legs. Squat and hold position for 30 seconds. Kneel on a single knee, demonstrated on either left or right knee. Push and Pull. Push a stationary loaded cart with a pushing force of 40 lbs. Pull a stationary loaded cart with a pulling force of 40 lbs. Carrying. Carry a 20 lb. weight for a distance of 25 feet. Lifting. Weight lifted during lift test (35lbs. Female - 50lbs. Male requirement). Floor to Table. Waist to above shoulder height (20 lbs. requirement). Threshold Requirements These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis. Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation, TB/PPD Surveillance Program, and maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).