Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-Op/PACU

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

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Benefits Day One

Full benefits package

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is seeking a Full-time RN for the Main OR PreOp/PACU department. The role supports a Level 1 Trauma Center with a focus on preparing patients for surgery and recovering from anesthesia.

Required BSN or commitment to obtain within five years, current Michigan Nursing License, and BLS. The department emphasizes education, teamwork, and high-quality patient care with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited nursing program.
• BSN degree required or must agree to obtain within five years.
• Current Michigan Nursing License.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient and family education needs and develop teaching plans.
• Create an environment that promotes a positive patient experience.
• Communicate information accurately and timely, including documentation in the EMR.
• Maintain good rapport and address conflicts constructively.

Skills

Nursing theory & practice

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Attention to details

Education

BSN

Michigan Nursing License

BLS Certification

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Posting Job Description Department: Main Pre-op/PACU Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor

Shifts Available: Varied shifts

Certifications we offer - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR), and Certified Perianesthesia Nurse (CPAN)

About the Department

The Main OR PreOp/PACU is a 38-bay (20 PreOp, 18 PACU) department at Trinity Health Ann Arbor’s Level 1 Trauma Center, with 20 operating rooms that average 50 cases/day. Our mission is to provide the highest-quality care to every patient who requires a surgical intervention; both during preparation for surgery and recovery from anesthesia. We care for both inpatients and outpatients for the following types of elective/urgent/emergent service lines: Acute Care Surgery, Colorectal, General Surgery, Cardio-Thoracic, Orthopedics, Endocrinology, Neurosurgery, Urology, Gynecology, Oncology, and Vascular; as well as off-shift Endoscopy. Our nursing staff is supported 24/7 by department-based Anesthesiologists. We have the distinction of being a Certified Joint Center of Excellence as well as a Robotic Center of Excellence.

Required Education and Licensure

• Graduation from accredited nursing program.
• All new hires must have a BSN degree or must agree in writing to obtain their BSN within five (5) years from date of hire or transfer to an RN role.
• Current Michigan Nursing License
• BLS

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of nursing theory, practice and age specific needs
2. Interpersonal skills necessary to initiate and maintain collegial relationships with coworkers and therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
3. Critical thinking skills necessary to perform principal duties and responsibilities of job description.
4. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when planning and performing professional nursing care.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

What you will do

• Identify patient and family education needs. Develop and implement teaching plans based on evidence-based practice, seeking out additional resources when necessary. Utilize teach back methodology to assure patient and family is learning effectively. Identify necessary resources to assure readiness for discharge and begins to develop plan in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Create an environment that promotes a positive patient experience.
• Communicate both verbal and written information (including documentation in the EMR) that is accurate, timely, concise and thorough. Effectively communicate patient status, priority goals and interventions to colleagues and other disciplines during consultation, rounds and handoffs.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.