Registered Nurse - Pre-op/PACU- ASC - Twin Cities Orthopedics

Revo Health • Eagan, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse delivers quality patient care in the Pre-Op, PACU, Phase II, and procedure room of the Surgery Center. This part-time, 0.8 FTE role consists of four 8-hour shifts, with scheduled hours falling between 4:45 AM and 7:00 PM. Workdays vary according to department needs, and scheduling flexibility is required at the Eagan location. Surgical cases and patient recovery needs may occasionally extend beyond scheduled shift end times, although efforts are made to have staff leave on time while maintaining safe, high-quality care.

Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices owned and led by physicians, with a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

The RN assesses and documents patient needs from the pre-operative phone call through discharge, develops and revises individualized plans of care, administers medications, monitors patients, assists with procedures, and supports patients and families. The role collaborates with other disciplines to support patient outcomes and a smooth perioperative experience, follows applicable laws and clinical standards, and contributes to education, continuing development, and responsible use of surgery center resources.

Applicants must graduate from an NLN-accredited school of nursing and hold current RN licensure in Minnesota or a Wisconsin multistate license. Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification is required or must be completed upon hire. A BSN and recent PACU or other critical-care nursing experience are preferred. The position has substantial physical demands, including frequent lifting and continuous movement throughout the shift.

Pay varies based on education, skills, and experience. The displayed pay range reflects full-time compensation and is prorated for employees working less than a full-time schedule. Employees working at least 30 hours per week (60 hours per pay period) are eligible for medical, dental, and vision plans and tuition reimbursement. All employees, regardless of hours, are eligible for a 401(k) with profit sharing, an Employee Assistance Program, a Lifetime Fitness Subsidy, car rental discounts, and home, auto, and pet insurance savings programs. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and may provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an NLN-accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN licensure in Minnesota or a Wisconsin multistate license.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, or completion upon hire.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently frequently and up to 100 pounds with assistance occasionally.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move continuously throughout the shift; frequently push, pull, and reach.
• Visual acuity to read electronic and paper documents.
• Auditory ability to participate clearly in phone or video calls.
• Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment, including a computer, phone, and printer.
• Ability to comply with company policies, procedures, practices, business ethics guidelines, and applicable laws and regulations, including HIPAA, Stark, and OSHA requirements.
• Prompt and reliable attendance; ability to work efficiently, handle interruptions, meet deadlines, and prioritize workload.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally in person, by phone, and by email.
• Ability to apply logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Flexibility in scheduling; scheduled workdays vary with department needs, and cases or recovery needs may occasionally extend beyond scheduled shift end times.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred; a combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
• One year of PACU or other critical-care nursing experience within the last five years preferred.
• Current membership in the American Society of Post Anesthesia Nurses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ holistic needs from the pre-operative phone call through discharge; document and communicate findings to appropriate personnel.
• Review pre-admission screening and history and physical documentation against medical selection criteria for admission.
• Assess patient needs and identify supplies and equipment required for admission and recovery.
• Complete post-operative phone calls and provide patient triage as appropriate.
• Provide support, comfort, education, and status updates to patients and/or family members.
• Develop individualized nursing care based on assessment and the pre- and post-operative plan of care; reassess and revise as needed.
• Label and administer medications as ordered and apply aseptic technique and standard and transmission precautions.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Monitor patients using sound nursing judgment and maintain competent knowledge of equipment and applicable policies and procedures from admission through discharge.
• Assist with procedures, including pain management, blocks, and conscious sedation.
• Follow communication channels and inform department managers of unit activity, patient condition, and concerns.
• Complete accurate, legible, and timely documentation of patient care in accordance with policy.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and departments to maximize patient outcomes and support a smooth perioperative experience.
• Practice within the MN Nurse Practice Act, applicable state and federal laws, Surgery Center and department policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Report employee and/or patient or visitor events through the center’s established reporting process.
• Support the development and education of self, colleagues, orientees, and students, including functioning as a preceptor.
• Participate in continuing education and career and skill development, including meeting departmental education requirements.
• Help manage controllable costs through proper, non-wasteful use of Surgery Center resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical plan, including a maternity bundle, for employees working at least 30 hours per week (60 hours per pay period).
• Dental and vision plans for employees working at least 30 hours per week (60 hours per pay period).
• Tuition reimbursement for employees working at least 30 hours per week (60 hours per pay period).
• 401(k) with profit sharing, available to all employees regardless of hours.
• Employee Assistance Program, available to all employees regardless of hours.
• Lifetime Fitness Subsidy, available to all employees regardless of hours.
• Car rental discounts, available to all employees regardless of hours.
• Home, auto, and pet insurance savings programs, available to all employees regardless of hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree