Registered Nurse (Rn) Pre-Op/Recovery Room

Under the direction of the Director and Team Leader the registered nurse will assess, perform, document, and evaluate professional independent nursing practice. Job duties will include the following:

• Other duties as assigned
• Works collaboratively with surgeons and anesthesia team to assure safe, timely emergence from anesthesia
• Educate patients, family member and/or significant other by instructing them about procedure, medications, physician’s discharge orders and their continued care after discharge
• Prepare patient, family member and/or significant other for procedure by educating on preoperative requirements, confirms planned procedure and answers questions
• Admit patient to the preoperative area, assesses patient and prepares the patient for surgery and/or planned procedure
• Receive and monitor patient’s condition post procedure

At Regions Hospital you’ll find a warm, diverse group of people who are committed to helping our patients – and each other. We foster an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences and recognizes hard work. We’re also committed to living our values. This means you can expect us to be your partner and treat you with dignity and respect. Join our team and make good happen!

Work schedule:

This is a .7 FTE (56hours/2 weeks) 8 hour shifts starting anytime between 5:30 am and 11:00 am. No nights, weekends, or holidays expected.

Required Qualifications:

• BLS Certification
• Associates OR Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Two years of nursing experience in recovery room and/or related field such as ICU
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse with the State of Minnesota
• ACLS Certification preferred

Knowledge/Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to interpret laboratory results.
• Ability to recognize subtle changes in patient condition or body systems.
• The perioperative period.
• Knowledge and understanding of perioperative nursing care in the free-standing ambulatory unit.
• Knowledge and understanding of operative procedures and expected postoperative course.
• Ability to perform accurate and complete patient assessments throughout
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and medical intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of the actions of all appropriate pharmaceuticals and anesthetic agents.
• Knowledge of fluid and electrolyte balance.

Benefits:

Our benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits take effect first day of employment. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, an on-site physical therapy clinic for employees as well as an on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency.
Regions is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Company.

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