Registered Nurse (RN) - Owatonna ASC - Pre Op
About The Position
This position involves the practice of professional nursing, including conducting thorough patient assessments, developing personalized care plans, and collaborating with the healthcare team. The role requires implementing and evaluating nursing interventions, delegating tasks, and providing safe, effective nursing care. Responsibilities also include patient advocacy, health promotion, disease prevention, and participating in the development of healthcare policies. The nurse will manage sensitive patient information, communicate effectively, and provide direct patient care in outpatient settings, overseeing care across pre-procedure, intra-procedure, PACU, and post-procedure phases. Specific duties include administering moderate sedation, interpreting ECG rhythms, and providing care for patients across all life stages undergoing surgical procedures.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited professional nursing program
- Current Minnesota Registered Nurse license
- BLS certification within 90 days of hire
- ACLS certification within 90 days of hire
- PALS certification within 90 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- Previous operating room and PACU experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Conducting thorough assessments of patients’ health status through data collection, analysis, and synthesis to establish a baseline and develop a personalized plan of care.
- Addressing changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Collaborating with the healthcare team to create and coordinate an integrated plan of care.
- Developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions tailored to individual patient needs.
- Executing independent nursing actions while adhering to prescribed interventions from licensed healthcare providers.
- Delegating nursing tasks and overseeing assigned activities to support the implementation of the care plan.
- Providing safe, effective nursing care that fosters a therapeutic environment for optimal patient outcomes.
- Advocating for patients to ensure their best interests are represented in all aspects of care.
- Evaluating patient responses to interventions and making necessary adjustments to enhance effectiveness.
- Coordinating care across settings and disciplines, ensuring seamless healthcare management.
- Promoting health, preventing disease, and engaging in care coordination and case finding efforts.
- Designing and implementing patient education plans based on individual needs, evaluating their effectiveness.
- Participating in the development and improvement of healthcare policies, procedures, and systems.
- Upholding professional accountability by recognizing personal competency limits and ensuring quality care is delivered within the expected scope of nursing education and experience.
- Supervising, managing, and evaluating nursing practice while maintaining professional competencies pertinent to the area of care.
- Handling sensitive patient information in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Communicating effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to facilitate optimal care.
- Providing direct patient care in outpatient settings, including education for patients and families.
- Overseeing patient care across different phases, including pre-procedure, intra-procedure, PACU (Phase I), and post-procedure (Phase II).
- Administering moderate sedation under direct physician supervision.
- Completing patient assessments by reviewing medical history, current medications, and allergies.
- Interpreting ECG rhythms in PACU and monitored sedation.
- Providing care across all life stages, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Directing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
- Additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
