RN- Same Day Surgery & PACU (64 hours per period)

Mille Lacs Health System

Onamia (MN)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Mille Lacs Health System is seeking a Peri-surgical SDS/PACU RN to work under the direction of unit management and collaborate with the care team. The role requires utilization of the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in a perioperative setting, and to serve as a resource and educator to staff and families.

Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing program and an active Minnesota RN license, with BLS at hire and ACLS/PALS within 3

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Minnesota
Successful completion of a criminal background check as required by Minnesota
Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire; ACLS and PALS within 3 months of hire

Responsibilities

Maintains certifications in all areas within scope of practice
Demonstrates interviewing and assessment skills to gather physical and psychosocial information to plan and document patient care
Informs customers regarding wait times
Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents promptly
Participates in Safe Site with patient ID and related procedures
Communicates deviations from normal with Surgeon, OR staff, MD and anesthesia in a timely manner
Admits and assesses patients in SDS area using EMR and current standards of care

Skills

Professional communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork orientation

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

RN education (baccalaureate or diploma)

Accredited nursing program

Tools

EMR

Job description

Summary

Under the direction of, and in collaboration with unit management, performs responsibilities exercising initiative, judgment and independent decision‑making within the scope of the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policy and other governing organizations. Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation) in a systematic approach to the direct and indirect care of patients and their families. The SDS/PACU RN provides care in the Peri‑surgical setting directed toward meeting both the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient. The RN is a resource person and teacher. Care given reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations.

Job Duties

The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (*) at the end of the bullet point.

Maintains certifications in all areas within scope of *
Demonstrates effective interviewing and assessment skills and integrates new or current techniques to obtain physical/psycho‑social information from the patient/family to plan, implement, evaluate and document patient care through the nursing *
Informs customers regarding wait times.*
Attends annual skills fair.
Reports safety hazards, accidents, and incidents promptly.*
Participates in "Safe Site" with patient I.D. and *
Participates in the control of cost effective services that reflect appropriate levels of staff, proper use of equipment, appropriate use of supplies, and effective management of patient care.
Admits and assess patients in the SDS area using the EMR and other current *
Verifies all necessary information is available (H&P, MD orders, labs, EKG, & necessary x-rays). *
Communicates with Surgeon, OR Staff, MD, and anesthesia any deviations from normal in a timely *
Maintains knowledge of medications and IV fluids and their correct administration, based on the patient and patient's clinical condition. *

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee will comply with all Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) policies, including safety policies, procedures, and rules. All will be expected to report unsafe conditions to a member of management.

Required Education and Experience

Required Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Minnesota
Successful completion of a criminal background check as required by the State of Minnesota

Certifications