PreOP/PACU Registered Nurse

Jimmy Jazz; Kalkaska Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center (KMHC) in Kalkaska, MI is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for our Operating Room. The OR RN will provide patient care before, during and after surgical procedures, prepare patients, monitor vitals, maintain sterile fields, and assist the surgeon as required.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, active MI RN license, current BLS certification, and ACLS certification within one year for Acute/ED/CV departments.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Must be licensed as RN in Michigan.
• Current BLS; ACLS within 1 year for Acute/ED/CV departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Prepare patients and monitor vitals.
• Maintain sterile fields and assist the surgeon as required.
• Count surgical instruments and support the OR team.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Description

• Employee Type Non Exempt Full Time
• Full Time
• Monday through Friday between the hours of 6am to 6pm

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS certification within one year of hire for Acute, ED and Cardiopulmonary Departments.

Summary

Are you interested in a career where you are part of improving the health and quality of life of individuals? Kalkaska Memorial Health Center (KMHC) specializes in providing more than is expected. This non-profit health center serves the greater Kalkaska County region with a wide variety of care options not often found in a small community. Our full-time employees enjoy access to a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, 401(k), paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Members of the Kalkaska family are some of the most talented people working in healthcare today. They could work anywhere. They are here because they choose to be.

We are looking to fill a key position as a REGISTERED NURSE in our Operating Room. The OR Registered Nurse will provide patient care before, during and after surgical procedures. Prepares patient for surgery, monitors vitals, and ensures surgical site is sterile. Counts surgical instruments and provides other assistance in the operating room as required by the surgeon. Changes dressings, administers medication, and monitors patient for signs of complications. May provide instructions on patient care to family members or caregivers, upon discharge. RN license required, Bachelor's degree preferred and one year experience.

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