Post-Op RN

McKenzie Health • Watford City, ND

5d

About The Position

The Post-Op RN will perform the tasks of direct patient care of all patients presenting to the Recovery Room. The Post-Op RN works in close association with the physician for detection, diagnosis, and treatment of all patients.

Requirements

• Must successfully pass background checks and drug screen.
• Demonstrate ability to immediately recognize and institute treatment for the following emergency/life threatening situations: cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, airway obstruction, respiratory arrest, hemorrhage, vagal response, syncope, shock, toxic overdose of local anesthesia, hypertension, hypotension, and malignant hyperthermia.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and collaborate compatibly with all physicians.
• Minimum requirements include graduation from an accredited school of nursing. ASN required, BSN/MSN preferred.
• 2 years of experience working in the perioperative setting (pre-operative department, post anesthesia care unit, operating room, interventional radiology, etc.)
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) documentation.
• Active and unencumbered RN license
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certified

Nice To Haves

• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) preferred

Responsibilities

• Interact professionally with patients and family.
• Provides patient with explanations and verbal reassurance, as necessary.
• May be asked to supervise all other personnel and performs as needed to keep surgical suite.
• Adapts procedures to meet individual needs of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients for treatment.
• Always shows competence when handling specimens.
• Helps in positioning, prepping, and draping of patients for surgical procedures.
• Accurately completes operating room counts (instruments, sponges, needles); follows proper procedure in case of incorrect count; reports all discrepancies to surgeon and/or corrects at once.
• Conducts medical/surgical asepsis during treatments/procedures.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, co-workers, and self, per hospital policies and procedures.
• Checks all equipment/instruments needed, prior to each procedure to ensure proper functioning.
• Protects patient’s sensitivities and right to privacy; closely sees patient with minimal disturbance.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Finds and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Follows aseptic technique, when opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that perfects patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and keeps a culture of safety and quality.
• Respects the privacy of all persons and confidential information according to Critical thinking.
• Ability to make decisions in crisis situations.
• Transcribes and implements physician orders.
• Provides education to patients and their family member(s).
• Provides emotional support to patients and family member(s)/
• Plans and implements Plan of Care for patients.
• Passing medications, mixing IV’s, doing treatments, and assessing patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package.
• Comprehensive Benefit Package.
• 100% Retirement Match up to 6% (403b).
• Flexible Spending with Employer Deposit.
• Service Awards and Recognition Programs.
• 100% Paid Tuition Assistance (for Qualified Employees).
• Employer Provided Training Programs.
• Free Membership to Connie Wold Wellness Center.
• Community Orientation: Paid by McKenzie Health.
• Child Care Subsidy Program.
• Options Available for Relocation Reimbursement, Housing, and Student Loan Repayment.
• Continuing Education Paid or Reimbursed.
• Certain Branded Clothing Provided.
• EAP Available for All Employees.
• McKenzie Health Supports Work-Life Balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees