PACU Registered Nurse/ ICU Nurse
Location: Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota
Description: Midwest Dental Anesthesia Services is at present recruited PACU Registered Nurse/ ICU Nurse right now, this occupation will be assigned in Minnesota. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions.
Casual, Part time positions throughout the Twin Cities
The RN is responsible for the delivery of optimum quality care to patient while in Pre-op assessment and PACU/Phase ll recovery.
Essential Functions:
- Assesses physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural, educational and developmental dimensions of the patient from pre-op phone call through the patient discharge, and provides written documentation of these findings.
- Assesses and documents patient condition and responses to nursing and/or medical interventions and communicates the information to the appropriate person.
- Assesses patient needs based on pre-op phone call information, scheduled surgical procedure, and physician preferences.
- Assesses supply and equipment needs for pain management procedure, patient needs, and physician preferences.
- Responsible for completing pre-operative evaluation, H&P, and providing appropriate admission requirements/instructions.
- Responsible for completing post-operative phone calls. Providing care and direction as appropriate.
- Develops an individualized plan of care based on nursing assessment, medical diagnosis, knowledge of specific illnesses, injuries, diseases, surgical procedures and appropriate standards of care.
- Collaborates with other disciplines and departments to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the perioperative experience.
- Plans and utilizes resources efficiently to complete the daily schedule in a timely manner while providing safe and individualized patient care.
- Provides care and supplies based on individualized plan of care, identified needs and in a timely, efficient and safe manner. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of special needs for various age groups including child, adolescent, adult and geriatric when providing recourses for the perioperative experience.
- Functions within the limits of the MN Nurse Practice Act, State and Federal Laws, the ASC, Pre-op/PACU Department philosophies, policies and procedures and standards of care. Labels and administers medications and solutions as ordered. Applies p rinciples of aseptic technique, standard and transmission precautions.
- Functions effectively in emergency situations and when under stress.
- Monitors patients utilizing sound nursing judgment, and competent knowledge of equipment based on policies and procedures from patient admission to discharge.
- Provides emotional support and comfort for patients/family members, informs family of patient status, and provides patient and family education.
- Assists with procedures (i.e. pain management, IVs, sedation/anesthesia, emergency.)
- Follows proper channel of communication.
- Reassess, evaluates and revises the implementation of the plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient. Responds appropriately to changes in the patient’s condition and/or behavior.
- Chart completion with utilization of approved abbreviations per policy.
- Complete, accurate, legible and timely documentation of all patient care delivered at the Surgery Center as indicated per policy.
- Accountable to reporting occurrences through the center’s established occurrence reporting process related to employee and/or patient/visitor events.
- Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees
- Participates in acceptable continuing education, fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements.
- Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of officeresources.
- Participates in department/team meetings and emergency training.
- Any and all other duties as assigned
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Graduate of an NLN accredited school of registered nursing.
- Current licensure as a RN in the State of MN or WI.
- Two years of nursing experience. PACU or other critical care nursing experience in the last 3-5 years required.
- Cu rrent member American Society of Post Anesthesia Nurses recommended.
- Strong interpersonal skills required.
- Current CPR/ACLS certification required. PALS certified or completed upon hire.
Essential Requirements:
Ability to:
- Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
- Complete job required training.
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
- Work in the clinic setting during business hours with anesthesiologist
- Travel independently to dental practices; frequent bending, lifting, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
- Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
- Converse in a respectful and professional manner
- Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
- Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Understand and execute a variety of instructions
- Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
- Work independently with minimal supervision
Performance Expectations â€" Midwest Dental Anesthesia Services Health’s Core Values:
- Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
- Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
- Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations
- Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness
- Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively
Environmental Conditions:
- Dental office setting
Notes:
- The knowle dge, skills, abilities & traits (KSATs) listed on this job description are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. However, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience, which provide an applicant with the listed KSATs to perform the essential functions and requirements of the job, is acceptable.
- Midwest Dental Anesthesia Services is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
- This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential job functions are subject to modification.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $50.00 to $55.00 /hour
Experience:
- nursing: 3 years (Preferred)
- ICU: 1 year (Preferred)
License or certification:
- Registered Nurse (RN) (Requi red)
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