Under the direction of the Director, Department Manager, and supervisor the RN will assess, perform, document and evaluate professional independent nursing practice and perform related duties below:

• Confirms scheduled date and time of surgery with the patient or designated caregiver
• Admits patient to the perioperative area, assess patient and prepares the patient for surgery/planned procedure
• Receives and monitors the patient’s condition post procedure per PACU, SDS and SDEX orders
• Works collaboratively with surgeons and anesthesia team to assure safe, timely emergence for anesthesia
• Effectively communicates discharge instructions with patients and families for their post- operative care after discharge
• Other duties as assigned

At Regions Hospital you’ll find a warm, diverse group of people who are committed to helping our patients – and each other. We foster an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences and recognizes hard work. We’re also committed to living our values. This means you can expect us to be your partner and treat you with dignity and respect. Join our team and make good happen!

Work schedule:

This is a .62 FTE (50 hours/per pay period). This position will have 10 hour shifts with start time between 5:30 AM - 9:30 AM. Position includes every fourth weekend. Weekend shift is 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM. One holiday a year expected and no on-call shifts.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Two (2) years of nursing experience in an acute hospital setting
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse with the State of Minnesota
• BLS
• ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire
• ICU experience STRONGLY preferred
• American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification (ABPANC) (i.e. CAPA, CPAN) STRONGLY preferred

Knowledge/Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of operative procedure and expected post-operative course
• Knowledge and understanding of perioperative nursing care for Same Day Surgery, Extended Stay and General Unit patients
• Knowledge of fluid and electrolyte balance
• Ability to perform accurate, complete patient assessments throughout the perioperative period
• Ability to interpret laboratory results

Benefits:

Our benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits take effect first day of employment. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, an on-site physical therapy clinic for employees as well as an on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency.

Regions is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Company.

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