RN Pre and Post Op

CommonSpirit Health • Bismarck, ND

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come. CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota. CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

Requirements

• Nursing Degree from an approved school of nursing
• At least 2 Years Of Experience In Pre-Operative (PSCU) or Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nursing
• Active Registered Nurse license in good standing with the North Dakota Board of Nursing or Active Registered Nurse license in a compact state
• Working knowledge of clinical skills in delivery of patient care for pre and post-operative patients
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within the orientation period and meets re-certification as required
• Good communication skills necessary for constant communication, both oral and written, with patients, families, visitors, and medical center staff
• Accountable for own conduct and promotes and supports positive working relationships among staff, between other disciplines, departments, families, visitors, and patients
• Maintains confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough pre-operative assessments, patient education, and preparation, ensuring all pre-surgical requirements are met, identifying potential risks, and preparing patients for anesthesia and surgery.
• Initiate and manage post-anesthesia care in the PACU phase, performing frequent assessments of vital signs, airway patency, pain levels, and neurological status, to safely recover patients from various types of anesthesia.
• Implement and manage care plans for post-operative patients, including advanced pain management techniques, wound care, nausea control, and fluid management, ensuring patient comfort and stability.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate smooth patient transitions and address immediate post-operative concerns.
• Educate patients and their families comprehensively on post-operative care instructions, medication regimens, potential complications, and discharge planning, facilitating a safe and informed transition home or to an inpatient unit.
• Maintain readiness for rapid response to post-operative complications, such as respiratory depression, cardiac events, or hemorrhage, demonstrating expert critical thinking and immediate intervention skills in an acute recovery setting.

Benefits

• Incentive
• Relocation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree