RN - Outpatient Surgery Center - PACU

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay on Day One

Full benefits package

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for the Outpatient Surgery Center/PreOp-PACU. Requires BSN within five years, current Michigan nursing license, and BLS.

Responsibilities include holistic patient assessment, care planning, teaching, and discharge planning in a fast-paced, day-shift environment. The department handles multiple service lines with ongoing certifications such as ACLS, PALS, CAPA and a commitment to evidence-based practice and compassionate,

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program; BSN to be obtained within five years of hire.
• Current Michigan nursing license and BLS certification are required.
• Knowledge of nursing theory, age-specific care, and strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• View patients holistically considering their physical, psychosocial, emotional, age-specific, cultural and spiritual factors.
• Perform appropriate assessments for identified patient populations.
• Gather and analyze patient information; respond to clinical situations.
• Develop and evaluate an individualized care plan using evidence-based interventions.
• Identify discharge needs and plan across the care continuum with family involvement.
• Educate patients and families; develop teaching plans based on evidence-based practice.
• Use teach-back to ensure learning effectiveness.
• Coordinate resources to ensure readiness for discharge in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Create a positive patient experience with clear communication and documentation.
• Maintain professional relationships and address conflicts constructively.
• Assist in problem identification and participate in solutions.

Skills

Nursing theory

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

BSN within 5 years

Current Michigan Nursing License

BLS certification

Job description

Employment Type

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: Department: Outpatient Surgery Center - Pre-op/PACU Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor

About the Department

The Outpatient Surgery Center PreOp/PACU is a 35-bay (15 PreOp, 20 PACU) department located at Trinity Health Ann Arbor’s Level 1 Trauma Center, with 9 operating rooms that average 40 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 a wide variety of service lines for patients with an expected same-day discharge: Otolaryngology, Plastics, General Surgery, Urology, Gynecology, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, and Vascular. Our nursing staff is supported by department-based Anesthesiologists. We have the distinction of being a Robotic Center of Excellence.

Shifts Available

Day shift, Monday-Friday (excluding holidays)

Status available

Different shift options available

Certifications we offer

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA)

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

Knowledge of nursing theory, practice and age specific needs Interpersonal skills necessary to initiate and maintain collegial relationships with coworkers and therapeutic relationships with patients and families. Critical thinking skills necessary to perform principal duties and responsibilities of job description. 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

• View patients holistically; considers physical, psychosocial, emotional, age specific, cultural and spiritual factors.
• Demonstrate appropriate assessment skills for identified patient populations.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills by gathering and analyzing patient information, then responding to a patient situation.
• Develop, implement, evaluate and revise an individualized plan of care using evidenced based interventions and standards of care.
• Identify needs and begins to plan for care across the continuum considering patient and family preferences.
• 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.