About this opportunity
Ridgeview-2 lists this RN PACU opportunity in waconia, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location 500 South Maple Street,Waconia, MN, 55387,United States
Base Pay $43.36 - $71.77 / Hour
Job Category RN
Employee Type Casual
Required Degree 2 Year Degree
Description
This is a casual position. A casual is a non-benefit eligible position that is not guaranteed any hours but can pick up open shifts.
Purpose of Job
This position is responsible for the delivery of individualized patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Care and Practice as defined by Ridgeview, the Minnesota Nurse Practice Standards Act, and the ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice.
Job Functions
Assesses patient health problems needs and develops, implements and evaluates patient care plans accordingly.
Advises and educates patients, family members and significant others on health maintenance and disease prevention for the patient.
Documents and maintains accurate medical records and reports.
Participates in quality improvement activities as appropriate to position.
Serves as a patient advocate in seeking appropriate community resources to meet patient needs.
Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers, other healthcare providers, and colleagues to enhance own professional nursing practice.
Demonstrates competencies in the specialty area of Perianestheisa Nursing.
Performs other duties as assigned.
When functioning as a Charge Nurse:
Manages flow of patients through inpatient and/or outpatient departments.
Assigns resources to care for patients and arranges staffing to ensure safe patient care.
Provides work direction and addresses issues during the shift.
Acts as a liaison between staff, patients, and physicians.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
2-3 years medical surgical nursing experience OR 1 year peri anesthesia or Critical Care nursing experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Demonstrate critical thinking and decision making
Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
Ability to work autonomously and as a team
Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills
Ability to work and multi-task in a high stress and fast paced environment
License/Certifications
Current professional nurse licensure in Minnesota or if licensed in another state, a permit from the Minnesota Board of Nursing while the license application is in process
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red cross within 1 year from hire
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Certification in Paranesthesia Nursing (e.g., CAPA, CPAN)
Compensation
Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.
Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
Holiday Rotation Casual - Department Requirement
Primary Shift Day/Evening
Department Surgical Services
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Worksite address
waconia, MN, 55387, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.