Registered Nurse (RN) - Same Day Surgery

Shriners Hospitals for Children•Dayton, OH

About The Position

The Same Day Surgery RN provides care to patients before and after surgery and to patients undergoing outpatient procedures. Care includes admissions, post-operative care, discharge, and shared responsibilities with the PACU. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, working four 10-hour days from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There are no weekends or holidays. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Requirements

BSN degree or currently in process of obtaining one.
Ohio RN License.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in acute care.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Same day surgery experience.
Pediatric and ICU experience.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze patient assessment data to identify actual or potential health issues.
Assess physical, psychosocial, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs.
Use evidence-based assessment tools and validate findings with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Prioritize assessment findings based on immediate and anticipated patient needs.
Identify risks and barriers to health and safety and document findings accurately.
Modify care plans based on ongoing assessment and patient response.
Ensure continuity of care through effective documentation.
Monitor patient progress toward established goals.
Reassess and revise care plans as needed.
Engage patients, families, and team members in outcome evaluation.
Document reassessment findings and care plan revisions.
Provide preoperative and postoperative care, outpatient procedure care, admissions, and discharge, with shared responsibilities with the PACU.