The Pre/Post/PACU RN is responsible for delivering safe, compassionate, and efficient nursing care to patients throughout the perioperative journey. This role encompasses preoperative assessment and education, vigilant monitoring and recovery in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), and seamless coordination of care before and after surgical or procedural interventions About the unit Big Rapids Surgical Service department is a hospital based unit providing both inpatient and outpatient surgical care. There are 4 OR’s including a dedicated C-section suite. Service lines include; General, OB/GYNE, Ophthalmology, Urology, Orthopedics, and podiatry. The interdisciplinary team strives to provide high quality care with a focus on safety, transparency, and patient experience. About Big Rapids Hospital Look no further for exceptional care from health professionals who are proud to be part of our community. Recognized by The Leapfrog Group as an ‘A’ in hospital safety. We’re listening and evolving to better meet the needs of individuals and families in Mecosta County. Our top priority is protecting patients from preventable errors, injuries and infections. Scope of work Delivers nursing care responsibly and accountably as described professionally by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and legally by the State of Michigan. Demonstrates competency through the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. This includes assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Upholds the standards of professional performance as described by the ANA. This includes ethical practice, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health. Strives to achieve optimal outcomes.
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Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees