Registered Nurse - Pre Op - Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Karmanos Cancer Institute; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Karmanos Cancer Institute is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Pre Op - Post Anesthesia Care Unit. The RN will coordinate nursing care for patients while ensuring quality standards and compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates should have experience in critical care and be licensed in Michigan, with necessary certifications. This position offers a rewarding opportunity in a leading cancer care network.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid State of Michigan Nursing License.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; TNCC certification within 1 year.
• 2 years of RN experience in Critical Care or PACU is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates nursing care for monitored patients during hospital stays.
• Performs hourly rounding and administers medications.
• Initiates and monitors IVs and evaluates patient conditions.

Skills

Medication Administration

Patient Assessment

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.

Registered Nurse - Pre Op - Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Daily Work Times: 6:00a-3:30p

Shift: Days

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 72

Position Summary:

The registered nurse is a professional nurse who coordinates the delivery of nursing care for monitored patients during their hospital stay including cardiac monitoring, hemodynamic stabilization, responsive to emergent situations and care of evidence-based medicine patients. The registered nurse ensures that quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the Michigan Department of Public Health, the medical center and nursing department standards. Utilizing the nursing process, functions primarily in direct patient care. The registered nurse participates in maintaining a safe patient care environment, maintains patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality and respects patient’s rights.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Performs purposeful hourly rounding including: Pain, Position, Personal needs and Possessions

2. Administers medication to patients as directed

3. Initiates and monitors IV’s and IV medication

4. Systematically and continuously assesses patient condition using vital signs, test results, monitor readings, etc.

5. Interacts with physicians and charge nurse regarding patient condition

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Must possess valid State of Michigan Nursing License
• BLS certified
• ACLS certified within 6 months of hire
• TNCC certified within 1 year of hire
• 2 years previous experience as an RN in Critical Care or PACU

Preferred:

• Previous experience working in OR/PACU/OP/ENDO
• Previous experience working in critical care
• Previous work experience within the specific unit specialty
• Specialty certification within the specific unit

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.

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McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status,national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classificationprotected by law.