RN-Same Day Surgery (48 hours per period)
About The Position
Under the direction of, and in collaboration with unit management, performs responsibilities exercising initiative, judgment and independent decision-making within the scope of the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policy and other governing organizations. Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation) in a systematic approach to the direct and indirect care of patients and their families. The SDS/PACU RN provides care in the Peri-surgical setting directed toward meeting both the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient. The RN is a resource person and teacher. Care given reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Minnesota
- Successful completion of a criminal background check as required by the State of Minnesota
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 3 months of hire
- PALS certification required within 3 months of hire
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
- Expertise with computer based data
- Customer/Client Focus
- Ethical Conduct
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
- Stress Management/Composure
- Teamwork Orientation
- Technical Capacity
- Thoroughness
- Time Management
- Quality and Safety focused
Responsibilities
- Maintains certifications in all areas within scope of practice.
- Demonstrates effective interviewing and assessment skills and integrates new or current techniques to obtain physical/psycho-social information from the patient/family to plan, implement, evaluate and document patient care through the nursing process.
- Informs customers regarding wait times.
- Attends annual skills fair.
- Reports safety hazards, accidents, and incidents promptly.
- Participates in "Safe Site" with patient I.D. and verification.
- Participates in the control of cost effective services that reflect appropriate levels of staff, proper use of equipment, appropriate use of supplies, and effective management of patient care.
- Admits and assesses patients in the SDS area using the EMR and other current systems.
- Verifies all necessary information is available (H&P, MD orders, labs, EKG, & necessary x-rays).
- Communicates with Surgeon, OR Staff, MD, and anesthesia any deviations from normal in a timely manner.
- Maintains knowledge of medications and IV fluids and their correct administration, based on the patient and patient's clinical condition.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
