PRN Day shift
Starting Pay - $35.01 to $52.52 (Based on Experience)
Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and 3/4 point of the range, based on experience.
Qualifications:
- Completion of an accredited professional nursing program
- Current Minnesota Registered Nurse license
- BLS certification within 90 days of hire
- ACLS certification within 90 days of hire
- PALS certification within 90 days of hire
- Previous operating room and PACU experience preferred
Job Responsibilities:
Practice of Professional Nursing includes but is not limited to:
- Conducting thorough assessments of patients’ health status through data collection, analysis, and synthesis to establish a baseline and develop a personalized plan of care. Addressing changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Collaborating with the healthcare team to create and coordinate an integrated plan of care.
- Developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions tailored to individual patient needs.
- Executing independent nursing actions while adhering to prescribed interventions from licensed healthcare providers.
- Delegating nursing tasks and overseeing assigned activities to support the implementation of the care plan.
- Providing safe, effective nursing care that fosters a therapeutic environment for optimal patient outcomes.
- Advocating for patients to ensure their best interests are represented in all aspects of care.
- Evaluating patient responses to interventions and making necessary adjustments to enhance effectiveness.
- Coordinating care across settings and disciplines, ensuring seamless healthcare management.
- Promoting health, preventing disease, and engaging in care coordination and case finding efforts.
- Designing and implementing patient education plans based on individual needs, evaluating their effectiveness.
- Participating in the development and improvement of healthcare policies, procedures, and systems.
- Upholding professional accountability by recognizing personal competency limits and ensuring quality care is delivered within the expected scope of nursing education and experience.
- Supervising, managing, and evaluating nursing practice while maintaining professional competencies pertinent to the area of care.
- Handling sensitive patient information in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Communicating effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to facilitate optimal care.
- Providing direct patient care in outpatient settings, including education for patients and families.
- Overseeing patient care across different phases, including pre-procedure, intra-procedure, PACU (Phase I), and post-procedure (Phase II).
- Administering moderate sedation under direct physician supervision.
- Completing patient assessments by reviewing medical history, current medications, and allergies.
- Interpreting ECG rhythms in PACU and monitored sedation.
- Providing care across all life stages, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Directing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
- Additional duties as assigned.
