RN-Perianesthesia

Allina Health System • Coon Rapids, MN

2d

About The Position

The RN-Perianesthesia provides nursing care to patients undergoing or recovering from anesthesia or sedation, monitoring for complications and supporting patient safety and comfort. The registered nurse establishes a therapeutic relationship with patients and families and is accountable for planning, coordinating, and evaluating care. The unit has 28 prep and recovery beds, 16 PACU bays, and two line rooms. Patients include those receiving cardiovascular, neurological, general, gynecological, ENT, and orthopedic surgeries, as well as patients recovering from general anesthesia for electrophysiology, cardiac catheterization, and other procedures.

This position is 0.75 FTE (60 hours per two-week period), with 10-hour day/evening shifts and occasional weekends. Tier 1 candidates have previous cath lab experience within four years. Tier 2 candidates have previous CV/EP lab experience within five to seven years or recent ICU experience within two years.

Requirements

• Associate's or vocational degree.
• 0 to 2 years of critical care RN experience.
• Registered Nurse license from the Minnesota Board of Nursing if working in Minnesota, or from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services if working in Wisconsin, required upon hire.
• Must have current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association, current ALS certification from the American Red Cross, or complete Allina in-house ACLS training within 60 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required within 180 days of hire at sites where applicable.
• Tier 1: Previous cath lab experience within the past four years.
• Tier 2: Previous CV/EP lab experience within the past five to seven years or recent ICU experience within the past two years.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• 0 to 2 years of perianesthesia experience.
• CPAN certification from the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification.
• CAPA certification from the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs, identify expected outcomes, establish and supervise the plan of care, and modify it as needed.
• Maintain education and competencies to provide proficient, high-quality patient care.
• Use evidence-based nursing practice and consider applicable statutes, rules, and regulations when developing the plan of care.
• Collaborate with patients and families to establish realistic, measurable, and appropriate expected outcomes based on nursing diagnoses, patient capabilities and goals, resources, and continuity-of-care needs.
• Identify outcomes that are age-appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic, and attainable.
• Coordinate, collaborate, and delegate appropriately to ensure safe and effective care.
• Fulfill organizational requirements.
• When acting as charge nurse, coordinate, delegate, and direct unit operations and collaborate with unit staff, leadership, and other disciplines.
• When acting as preceptor, identify the orientee’s learning needs, plan appropriate learning experiences, and validate clinical competence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• PTO/time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support and benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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