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Job description
Circulating/PACU RN
* 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
Description
Position Summary:
This position requires the RN to work effectively in the Operating Room in the circulating nurse role. The position also includes on-call hours for surgical emergencies.
* Patient Care
* 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.
* Collaboration
* Works cooperatively with other departments and personnel to provide patient care continuity.
* Seeks opportunities to help out other staff contributing to team work 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
Requirements
* Holds a current Minnesota license.
* Certification Requirements:
* Must be certified in American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) . Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required within 6 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 the RQI program and must complete quarterly training modules to obtain AHA 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. Schedule is primarily M-F, with scheduled on-call hours.
Benefits:
Employees at Rivers Edge Hospital enjoy a traditional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Other benefits include:
* National Certification Bonus
* PERA Public Retirement Association of Minnesota ( ,, defined pension benefit plan, 457 Retirement plans
* Employer paid parental leave
* 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
Compensation details: Hourly Wage
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