Registered Nurse, Pre/Post-Op - Twin Cities Orthopedics

Twin Cities Orthopedics•Chaska, MN

62d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the delivery of optimum quality care to patients while in Pre-Op, PACU, and Phase ll of the Surgery Center. This is a part-time (0.8) position working M-F between the hours of 5:30 am - 6:00 pm out of our Two Twelve Surgery Center. Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

Requirements

Graduate of an NLN accredited school of registered nursing.
Current licensure as a RN in the State of MN or WI multi-state required.
Current CPR/ACLS/PALS certification required or completed upon hire.
Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
Complete job required training.
Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
Work in the surgery center during business hours
Travel independently throughout the surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Understand and execute a variety of instructions
Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
Work independently with minimal supervision
Travel to other work locations, if required

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience in PACU or other critical care nursing experience in the last 5 years preferred.
Current member American Society of Post Anesthesia Nurses preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural, educational, and developmental dimensions of the patient from pre-op phone call through the patient discharge and provides written documentation of these findings.
Evaluates and documents patient condition and responses to nursing and/or medical interventions and communicates the information appropriately.
Responsible for completing pre-operative phone calls, H&P (History and Physical) reviews, and providing appropriate admission requirements/instructions.
Assesses patient needs and supplies and equipment required for pain management procedure, patient needs, and physician preferences.
Responsible for completing post-operative phone calls, providing care and direction as appropriate.
Develops and provides an individualized plan of care based on nursing assessment, medical diagnosis, knowledge of specific illnesses, injuries, diseases, surgical procedures and appropriate standards of care.
Collaborates with other disciplines and departments to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the perioperative experience.
Knowledgeable of the psychological, physiological & spiritual needs of patients and provides care accordingly and in an age appropriate manner for patients.
Functions within the limits of the MN Nurse Practice Act, State and Federal Laws, the ASC, 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 discharge.
Provides emotional support and comfort for patients/family members, informs family of patient status, and provides patient and family education.
Assists with procedures (i.e. pain management, blocks, conscience sedation.)
Follows proper channel of communication and informs department managers of unit activity, patient condition and concerns.
Reassess, evaluate and revise the implementation of the plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient. Respond appropriately to changes in the patient's condition and/or behavior.
Complete, accurate, legible and timely documentation of all patient care delivered at the Surgery Center as indicated per policy.
Accountable for reporting occurrences through the center's established reporting process related to employee and/or patient/visitor events.
Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor).
Participates in acceptable continuing education, fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements.
Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of surgery center resources.
Any and all other duties as assigned