Registered Nurse SAU/PACU

Summit Orthopedics•Vadnais Heights, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the impact each member of the Summit Family has on one another and on our patients every day. Join a patient-first environment where our values — B etter together, O wn it, N imble, E xcellence, and S ervice — are lived down to our BONES. At Summit, team members feel respected, valued, and connected to meaningful work, contributing to a collaborative, community-centered culture built on mutual respect and enjoyment. The SAU (Surgical Admission Unit) / PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) registered nurse provides skilled nursing assessment, plans and evaluates treatment, and administers appropriate nursing intervention to all patients admitted to the surgery center. The SAU/PACU registered nurse collects, interprets, documents, and communicates patient information in accordance with State and Federal guidelines, rules and regulations applicable to the facility setting. This is a part-time, 0.8 FTE opportunity based at our Vadnais Heights Surgery Center. 4 - 8 hour shifts, Monday - Friday. Must be flexible to float to other Summit surgery centers as needed. Schedule TBD at this time. Required to collect, interpret, record and communicate pertinent data that are relevant to the providing and promoting a safe surgical patient outcome. Data in concurrently assessed for optimum patient care and planned discharge of the ambulatory surgical patient. Follows established guidelines for providing administration of safe nursing care Organizes equipment and monitoring devices needed to perform assessment Utilizes available resources in planning care; utilizes external resource staff as needed (physician’s assistants, MRI / radiology; anesthesia, surgeon preferences. Revises plan of care as needed to accommodate patient’s specific needs Communicates plan of care to other staff of the center as needed Provides direct care to patients, meeting their physiological and psychological needs Continuously evaluates the patient’s response to nursing and surgical interventions and modifies plan of care to accommodate change to achieve optimal patient outcomes Summit's hiring range for this position is $40.77 to $54.34 per hour. The hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, differentials and/or deferred compensation. In addition to our base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our vision of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off and 401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan. If you are hired at Summit, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and internal equity. Summit Orthopedics provides the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota and Western Wisconsin with the full spectrum of orthopedic care including sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics, imaging, bracing, therapy, surgery, and post-surgical stays at our Care Suites. Our expert team of physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers and therapists are part of the 1,200+ employees who partner to provide quality care designed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle. Summit Orthopedics is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of federal, state and local governing boards and/or agencies.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required.
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a Surgical Admission Unit (SAU) or Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) setting.
Proficiency in patient assessment, care planning, and intervention.
Knowledge of State and Federal guidelines, rules, and regulations applicable to the facility setting.
Ability to collect, interpret, document, and communicate patient information.
Skills in organizing equipment and monitoring devices.
Ability to utilize available resources and external resource staff.
Flexibility to float to other Summit surgery centers as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to patient-first care and collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

Provides skilled nursing assessment, plans and evaluates treatment, and administers appropriate nursing intervention to all patients admitted to the surgery center.
Collects, interprets, documents, and communicates patient information in accordance with State and Federal guidelines, rules and regulations applicable to the facility setting.
Collects, interprets, records and communicates pertinent data that are relevant to the providing and promoting a safe surgical patient outcome.
Data is concurrently assessed for optimum patient care and planned discharge of the ambulatory surgical patient.
Follows established guidelines for providing administration of safe nursing care.
Organizes equipment and monitoring devices needed to perform assessment.
Utilizes available resources in planning care; utilizes external resource staff as needed (physician’s assistants, MRI / radiology; anesthesia, surgeon preferences.
Revises plan of care as needed to accommodate patient’s specific needs.
Communicates plan of care to other staff of the center as needed.
Provides direct care to patients, meeting their physiological and psychological needs.
Continuously evaluates the patient’s response to nursing and surgical interventions and modifies plan of care to accommodate change to achieve optimal patient outcomes.