Ambulatory Care RN | Surgery

Perham Health•Perham, MN

3d•$43 - $60

About The Position

Making an Impact - Our Commitment, Your Opportunity! At Perham Health, our success is rooted in the strength of our team. We've cultivated a collaborative workplace centered on excellence, compassion, integrity, and respect. Here, you'll discover avenues for personal and professional growth, surrounded by a dedicated and supportive team committed to making a meaningful impact. Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package designed to enhance your overall well-being. Position Details The Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized nursing care to perioperative patients having inpatient or outpatient surgical procedures under various methods of anesthesia. Additional duties of the Ambulatory Care RN include but are not limited to: Responsible for admission and discharge of same day and inpatient surgical patients. Functions as circulator for inpatient and outpatient procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing process when providing direct patient care in order to meet the needs of the surgical patient. Reinforces or begins pre-op teaching and provides appropriate written documentation and oral reports. Generates and/or updates written plan of nursing care if indicated. Accurately monitors and records all pertinent aspects of patient care throughout the peri-operative period. Anticipates potential life-threatening complications during the peri-operative period and responds with appropriate nursing interventions to alleviate circumstances. Consults with other members of the surgical team as the patient's condition warrants. Displays the ability to document pertinent patient data, nursing interventions, and patient responses; documentation is accurate, timely, and concise.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) currently licensed to practice in the state of Minnesota.
Prior PACU experience required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for admission and discharge of same day and inpatient surgical patients.
Functions as circulator for inpatient and outpatient procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of nursing process when providing direct patient care in order to meet the needs of the surgical patient.
Reinforces or begins pre-op teaching and provides appropriate written documentation and oral reports.
Generates and/or updates written plan of nursing care if indicated.
Accurately monitors and records all pertinent aspects of patient care throughout the peri-operative period.
Anticipates potential life-threatening complications during the peri-operative period and responds with appropriate nursing interventions to alleviate circumstances.
Consults with other members of the surgical team as the patient's condition warrants.
Displays the ability to document pertinent patient data, nursing interventions, and patient responses; documentation is accurate, timely, and concise.