Job Description
Position Title: RN - Same Day Surgery and PACU
Location: 1900 N SUNRISE DR, USA, Saint Peter, MN, 56082
Base Pay: 37.41 - 56.21 / Hour
Description: Description Position Summary: This position requires the RN to work effectively in Same Day Surgery (pre- and post-op), and Post Anesthesia Care Unit.
- Patient Care
- Continuously assesses the patient's physiological and psychological status before, during and after surgery and recognizes abnormals. Documents in thorough, timely and accurate fashion that accurately reflects the cares provided.
- Anticipates, interprets, and acts on patient data to prevent problems/complications.
- Identifies priorities and implements care based on sound nursing judgment, individual patient needs, and facility procedure and standards.
- Able to perform in crises or complex situations, promptly grasping situation and performing role.
- Functions as a patient advocate by protecting the patient from harm during the perioperative period.
- Recommends what changes are needed in policy and procedure to assure quality care.
- Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patients in assigned areas, completing necessary forms and referrals. Assures that educational needs are met for all patients.
- Anticipates and coordinates admission, transfer and discharge needs of patients to assure timely and smooth transition for patients.
- Skills
- Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic techniques, a familiarity with surgical instrumentation and equipment, and the principles of microbiology maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Performs nursing skills according to REHC policies and procedures using proper body mechanics and universal precautions.
- Keeps current in nursing knowledge and attends educational offerings that enhance skills.
- Performs the work of the department independently with elements of accuracy, control and efficiency.
- Assists with preparing, processing and providing functioning supplies, equipment, and instruments to ensure their economic and efficient function for the patient and personnel.
- Anticipates and provides supplies consistently in a timely fashion. Keeps assigned departments and areas supplied and neatly organized using systematic inventory and material control principles/works with Purchasing Department.
- Assists with the research and evaluation of new equipment and supplies.
- Contributes to the quality and safety efforts of the facility by providing honest and valuable input.
- Collaboration
- Works cooperatively with other departments and personnel to provide patient care continuity.
- Seeks opportunities to help out other staff contributing to team work and spirit.
- Assists with patient scheduling.
- Promotes a working atmosphere conductive to learning.
- Participates willingly in the orientation of staff and evaluating their readiness for independent functioning.
- Work Habits
- Adheres to the Bill of Rights, Vulnerability and Confidentiality policies.
- Strives to receive no negative customer complaints.
- Treats patients and all others with courtesy and respect.
- Keeps self current and complies with Department of Health/Health and Human Services and Rules and Regulations, Fire Safety, OSHA and other regulations.
- Participates in continuing ed programs and staff meetings directed toward personal and professional growth and development.
- Contributes to the knowledge of staff by giving in-services and reporting on new developments in areas of job responsibility.
- Does not abuse sick time and work break policies. Comes to work prepared to meet the daily needs of the patient and the work load.
- Demonstrates flexibility on a daily basis to meet the demands of the changing environment.
- Follows Policy and Procedure manual found on the "G" drive.
Requirements: - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current Minnesota license. Certified in AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire.
- Knowledge and experience in perioperative nursing preferred. General knowledge in hospital nursing and the ability to use the nursing process.
- Ability to interact in a positive and cooperative manner with courtesy and respect towards co-workers, patients, physicians and other customers.
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