SDS/PACU RN

Oxford Senior Living; Saint Peter (MN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Employee referral bonus

Longevity bonus

Disability insurance

Clothing allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

LiveWell Fitness Center membership

Job summary

River’s Edge Hospital is seeking an RN to work in Same Day Surgery, Post Anesthesia Care, and the procedure room. The role includes on-call hours for surgical emergencies and a 0.9 full-time schedule (72 hours per two weeks).

You will perform assessments before/during/after surgery, document care, and coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges while ensuring patient education and safety.

Qualifications

• Holds a current Minnesota RN license.
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must possess one of: AHA BLS, Red Cross CPR, or a comparable certification at time of hire.
• Employees enrolled in RQI program and must complete quarterly training to obtain AHA BLS within first 3 months if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's status before, during and after surgery and document care.
• Anticipate, interpret, and act on patient data to prevent problems/complications.
• Identify priorities and apply nursing judgment per policy and standards.
• Perform in crises or complex situations with sound judgment.
• Advocate for patient safety during the perioperative period.
• Suggest changes to policy to ensure quality care.
• Assist in admission, transfer and discharge of patients and ensure education needs are met.
• Coordinate admission, transfer and discharge for timely transitions.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Surgical instrumentation

Microbiology principles

Body mechanics

Universal precautions

Nursing skills

Inventory control

Policy and procedure input

Teamwork

Education

Minnesota RN license

Job description

• Location 1900 N SUNRISE DR,Saint Peter, MN, 56082,United States
• Base Pay $38.22 - $58.37 / Hour
• Job Category SURGICAL SERVICES
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Position Summary

This position requires the RN to work effectively in Same Day Surgery, Post Anesthesia Care, and the procedure room. The position also includes on-call hours for surgical emergencies.

• Continuously assesses the patient's physiological and psychological status before, during and after surgery and recognizes abnormals. Documents in thorough, timely and accurate fashion that accurately reflects the cares provided.
• Anticipates, interprets, and acts on patient data to prevent problems/complications.
• Identifies priorities and implements care based on sound nursing judgment, individual patient needs, and facility procedure and standards.
• Able to perform in crises or complex situations, promptly grasping situation and performing role.
• Functions as a patient advocate by protecting the patient from harm during the perioperative period.
• Recommends what changes are needed in policy and procedure to assure quality care.
• Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patients in assigned areas, completing necessary forms and referrals. Assures that educational needs are met for all patients.
• Anticipates and coordinates admission, transfer and discharge needs of patients to assure timely and smooth transition for patients.

Skills

• Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic techniques, a familiarity with surgical instrumentation and equipment, and the principles of microbiology maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Performs nursing skills according to REHC policies and procedures using proper body mechanics and universal precautions.
• Keeps current in nursing knowledge and attends educational offerings that enhance skills.
• Performs the work of the department independently with elements of accuracy, control and efficiency.
• Assists with preparing, processing and providing functioning supplies, equipment, and instruments to ensure their economic and efficient function for the patient and personnel.
• Anticipates and provides supplies consistently in a timely fashion. Keeps assigned departments and areas supplied and neatly organized using systematic inventory and material control principles/works with Purchasing Department.
• Assists with the research and evaluation of new equipment and supplies.
• Contributes to the quality and safety efforts of the facility by providing honest and valuable input.

• Works cooperatively with other departments and personnel to provide patient care continuity.
• Seeks opportunities to help out other staff contributing to teamwork and spirit.
• Assists with patient scheduling.
• Promotes a working atmosphere conductive to learning.
• Participates willingly in the orientation of staff and evaluating their readiness for independent functioning.

Work Habits

• Adheres to the Bill of Rights, Vulnerability and Confidentiality policies.
• Strives to receive no negative customer complaints.
• Treats patients and all others with courtesy and respect.
• Keeps self current and complies with Department of Health/Health and Human Services and Rules and Regulations, Fire Safety, OSHA and other regulations.
• Participates in continuing ed programs and staff meetings directed toward personal and professional growth and development.
• Contributes to the knowledge of staff by giving in-services and reporting on new developments in areas of job responsibility.
• Does not abuse sick time and work break policies. Comes to work prepared to meet the daily needs of the patient and the work load.
• Demonstrates flexibility on a daily basis to meet the demands of the changing environment.
• Follows Policy and Procedure manual found on the "G" drive.

Requirements

• Holds a current Minnesota RN license.
• Certification Requirements:

Must be certified inAmerican Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)andAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)certification is required within6 months of hire.

Must possess one of the following certifications at the time of hire:

American Heart Association (AHA) BLS

Red Cross CPR

A comparable certification with prior approval.

• Employees will be enrolled in theRQI programand must complete quarterly training modules to obtainAHA BLS certification within the first 3 months of employment if not already certified through AHA.

Summary

We have a full-time (0.9, 72 hours per two weeks) position available in our Surgical Services department. This position works Monday-Friday 9 hour shifts, rotating weekends and holiday call. On-call hours are 6am-6pm.

Employees at River’s Edge Hospital enjoy a traditional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Other benefits include:

• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Employee referral bonus
• Longevity Bonus
• Voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Employer paid short term disability
• Clothing Allowance
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness
• Free membership to LiveWell Fitness Center