Registered Nurse (RN) - Owatonna ASC - Pre Op

Olmsted Medical Center; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Olmsted Medical Center is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse for a PRN Day shift in Minnesota. The position requires completion of an accredited professional nursing program and possession of a Minnesota RN license, with BLS, ACLS, and PALS within 90 days of hire.

The OR and PACU experience is preferred, and the role involves comprehensive patient assessments, coordination of care across teams, and delivering safe, evidence-based nursing in outpatient and perioperative settings, including

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited professional nursing program.
• Current Minnesota RN license.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• PALS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Previous operating room and PACU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients' health status and develop a personalized plan of care.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate an integrated plan of care.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions tailored to patient needs.
• Execute independent nursing actions while following physician-directed interventions.
• Delegate tasks and oversee activities to support care plan implementation.
• Provide safe, effective nursing care and advocate for patients.
• Evaluate patient responses to interventions and adjust as needed.
• Coordinate care across settings and disciplines for seamless management.
• Promote health, prevent disease, and engage in care coordination and education.
• Supervise nursing practice and maintain professional competencies.

Skills

RN

BLS

ACLS

PALS

OR/PACU experience

Job description

PRN Day shift

Starting Pay - $35.01 to $52.52 (Based on Experience)

Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and 3/4 point of the range, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited professional nursing program
• Current Minnesota Registered Nurse license
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire
• PALS certification within 90 days of hire
• Previous operating room and PACU experience preferred

Job Responsibilities

Practice of Professional Nursing includes but is not limited to:

• Conducting thorough assessments of patients' health status through data collection, analysis, and synthesis to establish a baseline and develop a personalized plan of care. Addressing changes in patient conditions promptly.
• Collaborating with the healthcare team to create and coordinate an integrated plan of care.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions tailored to individual patient needs.
• Executing independent nursing actions while adhering to prescribed interventions from licensed healthcare providers.
• Delegating nursing tasks and overseeing assigned activities to support the implementation of the care plan.
• Providing safe, effective nursing care that fosters a therapeutic environment for optimal patient outcomes.
• Advocating for patients to ensure their best interests are represented in all aspects of care.
• Evaluating patient responses to interventions and making necessary adjustments to enhance effectiveness.
• Coordinating care across settings and disciplines, ensuring seamless healthcare management.
• Promoting health, preventing disease, and engaging in care coordination and case finding efforts.
• Designing and implementing patient education plans based on individual needs, evaluating their effectiveness.
• Participating in the development and improvement of healthcare policies, procedures, and systems.
• Upholding professional accountability by recognizing personal competency limits and ensuring quality care is delivered within the expected scope of nursing education and experience.
• Supervising, managing, and evaluating nursing practice while maintaining professional competencies pertinent to the area of care.
• Handling sensitive patient information in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Communicating effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to facilitate optimal care.
• Providing direct patient care in outpatient settings, including education for patients and families.
• Overseeing patient care across different phases, including pre-procedure, intra-procedure, PACU (Phase I), and post-procedure (Phase II).
• Administering moderate sedation under direct physician supervision.
• Completing patient assessments by reviewing medical history, current medications, and allergies.
• Interpreting ECG rhythms in PACU and monitored sedation.
• Providing care across all life stages, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Directing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned.

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