Registered Nurse - PeriOp - Part-time
About The Position
The PeriOp Registered Nurse delivers comprehensive patient care and performs administrative functions, including accurate patient identification, medical record documentation, and proactive patient assessment. The nurse manages pre-operative, PACU Phase I, and PACU Phase II areas, follows provider orders, and coordinates communication among multidisciplinary teams. The role also includes patient education and participation in quality improvement initiatives to support optimal outcomes. The PeriOp unit serves an average of 60 patients daily, from pediatric patients to mature adults, with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio. Team members care for patients throughout all phases of their surgical experience and provide technical support as needed in a fast-paced, changing environment. The team emphasizes patient care, operational improvement, collaboration, and a positive work environment. This part-time position consists of four variable eight-hour shifts per week, totaling 32 hours weekly and 64 hours biweekly. Shifts are Monday through Friday, start between 5:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., and have no weekends, holidays, or on-call duties.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited RN program.
- Licensed in the State of South Dakota or able to obtain licensure upon hire.
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; certifications can be obtained upon hire.
- Self-motivation, a strong work ethic, and acute technical skills.
- Ability and willingness to adapt to new technologies and processes.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills for collaboration with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams.
- Ability to pivot and refocus in a fast-paced environment.
- One or more years of clinical experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of clinical experience.
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive patient care in the PeriOp unit.
- Accurately identify patients and document information in medical records.
- Proactively assess patients.
- Manage pre-op, PACU Phase I, and PACU Phase II areas.
- Follow provider orders.
- Facilitate effective communication among multidisciplinary teams.
- Educate patients.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical support to the team as needed in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Health insurance (BCBS), dental insurance, and vision insurance, eligible from the first day of employment.
- Annual discretionary bonus.
- Competitive pay and PTO.
- 401(k) employer match.
- Free daily lunches.
- Professional license reimbursement.
- Annual scrub allowance.
- Educational assistance and professional growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
