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| Job ID: 14053616 |
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| Job Title: | Registered Nurse Pre/Post- Op (0.6 FTE) |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: No , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 24, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | 401(k) or other retirement, Clothing/uniform allowance, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO, Vision Plan |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | Education & Licensing
• Graduate of an NLN accredited school of registered nursing required
• Current licensure as a RN in the State of MN or WI multi-state required
• Current CPR/ACLS certification required
• Current member of American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses recommended
Experience
• 1 year of PACU or other critical care nursing experience in the last 3-5 years preferred |
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| Job Description: |
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the delivery of optimum quality care to patients while in the Pre-OP and Post-OP area of the ASC.
Registered Nurse – Pre-Op Essential Functions
• Assesses physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural, educational and developmental dimensions of the patient from pre-op phone call through patient discharge, and provides written documentation of these findings
• Assesses & documents patient condition and responses to nursing and/or medical interventions & communicates the information to the appropriate persons
• Assesses patient needs based on pre-op phone call information, scheduled surgical procedure, and physician preferences
• Assesses supply & equipment needs for pain management procedure, patient needs, and physician preferences
• Develops an individualized plan of care based on nursing assessment, medical and nursing diagnoses, knowledge of specific illnesses, injuries, diseases, surgical procedures and appropriate standards of care
• Collaborates with other disciplines and departments to maximize patient outcomes and effect a smooth flow of the perioperative experience
• Plans and utilizes resources efficiently to complete the daily schedule in a timely manner while providing safe and individualized patient care
• Provides care and supplies based on individualized plan of care, identified needs and in a timely, efficient and safe manner. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of special needs for various age groups including adult and geriatric when providing resources for the perioperative experience
• Functions within the limits of the MN Nurse Practice Act, State and Federal Laws, HPSC, Pre-Op/PACU Department philosophies, policies and procedures and standards of care. Labels and administers medications and solutions as ordered. Applies principles of aseptic technique, standard and transmission precautions
• Functions effectively in emergency situations and when under stress
• Monitors patients utilizing sound nursing judgment and competent knowledge of equipment based on policies and procedures from patient admission to dismissal
• Provides emotional support and comfort for patients/family members, informs family of patient status, and provides patient/family education
• Assists with procedures (i.e. pain management, blocks, conscious sedation)
• Follows proper channels of communication and informs department managers of unit activity, patient condition, and personnel concerns
• Reassesses, evaluates and revises the implementation of the plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient. Responds appropriately to changes in the patient’s condition and/or behavior
• Chart completion with utilization of correct abbreviations as noted in policy
Other Essential Functions
• Must be willing and able to work a variety of hours and work in the various locations as needed
• Must present self at the workstation, ready for work, at the scheduled time
• Participates in department and company meetings, as requested
• Performs other duties as assigned
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