Same-Day Surgery RN — Expert Pre/Post Op Care

Stanthonyhospital; Carroll (IA); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

St Anthony Hospital in Carroll, IA seeks a Registered Nurse to join our surgical services team. The RN will provide patient education, assist with pre- and post-operative care, and collaborate with Admissions, Surgery, Anesthesia, and other departments to ensure a smooth day of surgery experience.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license in Iowa, has 2 years of acute care experience, and can manage time effectively, administer meds, monitor vitals, and respond to emergencies.

Qualifikationen

• RN with state license required.
• Two years of experience as a professional nurse in an acute care setting (Med/Surg/Peds or ICU).
• Basic Life Support certification.
• ACLS and PALS certification within six months of employment.
• Ability to create a caring, compassionate relationship with patients and families.
• Ability to collaborate with the healthcare team to use evidence-based practice in providing care.
• Expertise in handling sophisticated medical equipment.
• Must possess effective time management skills.

Aufgaben

• Provides patient education, including pre and post-operative teaching, self-care needs, medication teaching, pain management, incision care, etc.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure complete pre-admission care and preparation for the day of surgery.
• Coordinates, communicates, and exchanges information with Admissions, Surgery, Same Day Surgery, Anesthesia, and other inter-related departments within SARH.
• Provides and coordinates services, exchanges information, and coordinates externally with physicians, office personnel, and other health care providers.
• Communicates effectively with physicians and CRNAs. Carries out and notes physician and CRNA orders.
• Maintains accurate and timely charting and documentation.
• Starts and discontinues IVs and administers medications as ordered.
• Performs thorough and efficient physical and psychological assessment of patients scheduled for surgical procedures.

Kenntnisse

Patient education

Collaboration

Time management

Critical thinking

Ausbildung

Associates degree in Nursing

Jobbeschreibung

St Anthony Hospital in Carroll, IA seeks a Registered Nurse to join our surgical services team. The RN will provide patient education, assist with pre- and post-operative care, and collaborate with Admissions, Surgery, Anesthesia, and other departments to ensure a smooth day of surgery experience.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license in Iowa, has 2 years of acute care experience, and can manage time effectively, administer meds, monitor vitals, and respond to emergencies.