The Procedure RN is responsible for planning and directing nursing care for patients undergoing operative and invasive procedures. This includes pre-operative preparation, assisting during procedures, and monitoring recovery in the PACU.
Requirements summary
Requires an Associate Degree in Nursing and current RN licensure in the State of Wisconsin. BLS certification is required upon hire, with ACLS and PALS certifications required within six months.
The Procedure RN is responsible for assisting during procedures. The Procedure RN needs to be adaptable, proficient in patient assessment, and committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.
Hours
.8 FTE
4 - 8 hour shifts
Monday - Friday
Variable late
Shifts that flexes 05:00 - 19:00 dependent on surgery schedule
Essential Job Functions
Advocate for patients’ rights, preferences, and needs, ensuring that they receive high-quality, compassionate care that is tailored to their individual circumstances.
Project a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining the confidentiality of the patient, coworkers, and the organization, as appropriate.
Assess patient health problems and needs to develop, implement, and evaluate care in collaboration with healthcare team
Provide direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed
Educate patients and their families on health conditions, medications, treatment care, and post surgical care
Inventory all patient belongings preoperatively
Operate and monitor medical equipment relevant to patient care
Ensure infection control protocols and safety standards are followed in all aspects of patient care
Promptly records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely
Respond to emergency situations using appropriate interventions
Promptly report and document any occurrences of unusual events, safety concerns, or incidents in accordance with organization policies and procedures
Plan and direct all nursing care for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures
Provide pre-operative patient education, including pre- and post-surgical instructions, procedure expectations, and recovery guidelines
Obtain pertinent patient records prior to patient’s arrival for pre-op testing
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) Retirement Plan
Wellness Reimbursement
Company Paid Life Insurance
Free Meals
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Free Scrubs With Laundry Service
Prepare patients for outpatient surgical procedures, including appropriate testing, IV insertion, lab draws, vital signs, and pre-op medications
Report abnormal values to anesthesia provider and surgeon in a timely manner
Perform a surgical site identification and verifies consent on every patient
Ensure compliance with Universal Protocol by initiating a pre-procedural 'Time Out' to prevent wrong-site, wrong-procedure, and wrong-patient errors
Assist with minor surgical or procedural tasks as needed, ensuring aseptic technique and proper equipment usage
Assist in positioning and responding to the comfort and safety of the patient
Monitor patient status throughout the outpatient procedural process, identifying and reporting changes in condition to the surgical team
Support anesthesia recovery by monitoring airway, consciousness level, vital signs, and pain levels in the PACU
Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the EMR
Coordinate discharge planning, ensuring patients meet criteria for discharge.
Review postoperative instructions and prescriptions from the surgeon with patient and significant other and documents the patient record
Determine that the patient and significant other understand the conditions that require immediate care and the method to obtain immediate care
Use the organization's secure messaging platform in accordance with departmental protocols, including timely receipt and responses to communications
Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Medical Terminology
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
Quality assurance and accreditation standards
Understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality laws and patient rights
Effective English communication in verbal and written format
Competent in conscious sedation according to policy
Quality work including attention to detail and accuracy
Carry out organization customer service standards
Basic computer proficiency
Carry out organization customer service standards
Prioritize tasks effectively through managing workload based on urgency and importance
Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Continuously learn and improve through staying up to date on job specific trends, policies, and new technologies
Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program required
Current RN licensure in the State of Wisconsin
BLS certification is required upon hire
Must be able to achieve ACLS and PALS certification within six months of hire
Previous perioperative or general nursing experience is preferred
Must possess a cell phone that interfaces with the organization’s secure messaging system
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
Company paid life insurance
Free meals
Free scrubs with laundry service
PTO
401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness reimbursement
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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