Registered Nurse, Preoperative and Recovery Room Ambulatory Surgery
About The Position
Under the direction of the Director and Team Leader, the Registered Nurse assesses, performs, documents, and evaluates professional independent nursing practice in the preoperative, postoperative, and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) areas of same-day surgery. The role prepares patients and their family members or significant others for procedures, admits and assesses patients in the preoperative area, and monitors patients after procedures. The nurse collaborates with surgeons and the anesthesia team to support safe, timely emergence from anesthesia, and provides education about procedures, medications, discharge instructions, and ongoing care. This is a benefits-eligible 0.5 FTE position (40 hours per two weeks). Shifts are eight hours, with varying start times between 5:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The position does not require nights, holidays, weekends, or call.
Requirements
- Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Nursing.
- Two years of nursing experience in a recovery room and/or a related field such as ICU.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse with the State of Minnesota.
- BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients and their family members or significant others for procedures by explaining preoperative requirements, confirming the planned procedure, and answering questions.
- Admit patients to the preoperative area, assess them, and prepare them for surgery or a planned procedure.
- Receive patients after procedures and monitor their condition.
- Collaborate with surgeons and the anesthesia team to support safe, timely emergence from anesthesia.
- Educate patients and their family members or significant others about procedures, medications, physician discharge orders, and continued care after discharge.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- On-site employee fitness center
- On-site employee clinic
- Center for Employee Resilience providing support and evidence-based practices
- Qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Yellow Ribbon Company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
