Registered Nurse (RN) - Owatonna ASC - Pre Op

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.