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RN-Same Day Surgery (Casual)

Mille Lacs Health System

#Registered Nurse #EMR #BLS #ACLS #Healthcare #PACU #PALS #Clinical Assessment #Same Day Surgery #Patient ID

Quick overview

The RN provides direct and indirect care to patients in the Same Day Surgery and PACU settings, focusing on both physical and psychosocial needs. Responsibilities include patient assessment, coordinating with surgical teams, and managing medications and IV fluids.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school with a current Minnesota RN license and BLS/ACLS certifications. Circulating experience or completion of the Periop 101 course is required.

professional certificateTeamworkTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentPatient EducationPatient SafetyClinical DocumentationCritical ThinkingMicrosoft WordStress ManagementNursing ProcessEMR ProficiencyIV Fluid AdministrationCirculating ExperiencePeri-surgical Care

Job description

Summary Under the direction of, and in collaboration with unit management, performs responsibilities exercising initiative, judgment and independent decision-making within the scope of the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policy and other governing organizations.
Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation) in a systematic approach to the direct and indirect care of patients and their families.
The SDS/PACU RN provides care in the Peri-surgical setting directed toward meeting both the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient.
The RN is a resource person and teacher.
Care given reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations.

Job Duties The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (*) at the end of the bullet point. Maintains certifications in all areas within scope of
Demonstrates effective interviewing and assessment skills and integrates new or current techniques to obtain physical/psycho-social information from the patient/family to plan, implement, evaluate and document patient care through the nursing
Informs customers regarding wait times.
Attends annual skills fair. Reports safety hazards, accidents, and incidents promptly.
Participates in "Safe Site" with patient I.D. and
Participates in the control of cost effective services that reflect appropriate levels of staff, proper use of equipment, appropriate use of supplies, and effective management of patient care. Admits and assess patients in the SDS area using the EMR and other current
Verifies all necessary information is available (H&P, MD orders, labs, EKG, & necessary x-rays).
Communicates with Surgeon, OR Staff, MD, and anesthesia any deviations from normal in a timely
Maintains knowledge of medications and IV fluids and their correct administration, based on the patient and patient's clinical condition.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee will comply with all Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) policies, including safety policies, procedures, and rules. All will be expected to report unsafe conditions to a member of management.

RN-Same Day Surgery (Casual)

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