RN - Outpatient Surgery Center - PACU

Trinity Health • Ann Arbor, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Surgery Center PreOp/PACU is a 35-bay (15 PreOp, 20 PACU) department located at Trinity Health Ann Arbor’s Level 1 Trauma Center, with 9 operating rooms that average 40 cases/day. Our mission is to provide the highest-quality care to every patient who requires a surgical intervention; both during preparation for surgery and recovery from anesthesia. We care for a wide variety of service lines for patients with an expected same-day discharge: Otolaryngology, Plastics, General Surgery, Urology, Gynecology, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, and Vascular. Our nursing staff is supported by department-based Anesthesiologists. We have the distinction of being a Robotic Center of Excellence. Shifts Available: Day shift, Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) Status available: Different shift options available Nurse-to-patient ratios – Low Certifications we offer - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA)

Requirements

• Graduation from accredited nursing program.
• All new hires must have a BSN degree or must agree in writing to obtain their BSN within five (5) years from date of hire or transfer to an RN role.
• Current Michigan Nursing License
• BLS
• Knowledge of nursing theory, practice and age specific needs
• Interpersonal skills necessary to initiate and maintain collegial relationships with coworkers and therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Critical thinking skills necessary to perform principal duties and responsibilities of job description.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when planning and performing professional nursing care.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA)

Responsibilities

• View patients holistically; considers physical, psychosocial, emotional, age specific, cultural and spiritual factors.
• Demonstrate appropriate assessment skills for identified patient populations.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills by gathering and analyzing patient information, then responding to a patient situation.
• Develop, implement, evaluate and revise an individualized plan of care using evidenced based interventions and standards of care.
• Identify needs and begins to plan for care across the continuum considering patient and family preferences.
• Identify patient and family education needs.
• Develop and implement teaching plans based on evidence-based practice, seeking out additional resources when necessary.
• Utilize teach back methodology to assure patient and family is learning effectively.
• Identify necessary resources to assure readiness for discharge and begins to develop plan in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Create an environment that promotes a positive patient experience.
• Communicate both verbal and written information (including documentation in the EMR) that is accurate, timely, concise and thorough.
• Effectively communicate patient status, priority goals and interventions to colleagues and other disciplines during consultation, rounds and handoffs.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships.
• Approaches conflict in a constructive manner.
• Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One!
• No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level