Mille Lacs Health System

RN- Same Day Surgery & PACU (64 hours per pay period)

$40.36 - $65.02 / hour

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.


Required Education and Experience


Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Minnesota
  • Successful completion of a criminal background check as required by the State of Minnesota

Certifications

  • Required at Hire:
    • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Required Within 3 Months of Hire:
    • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
    • PALS

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

  • Professional written and verbal communication
  • Expertise with computer based data
  • Customer/Client Focus
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
  • Stress Management/Composure
  • Teamwork Orientation
  • Technical Capacity
  • Thoroughness
  • Time Management
  • Quality and Safety focused


Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Monday through Friday, 8 hour shifts, times vary between 7:00a.m. to 5:30 p.m.


Supervisory Responsibility

None







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