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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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