Registered Nurse Pre op Post Anesthesia Care

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. This dual-focused role supports both pre-surgical preparation and post-anesthesia recovery, fostering a collaborative environment with anesthesia, surgery, and perioperative teams.

Responsibilities

• Absorb and evaluate patient information from various sources, including other healthcare professionals, patients, and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring patient, family, and team involvement.
• Direct the care team, delegate tasks, and coordinate care to meet patient needs and outcomes.
• Evaluate patient responses to interventions and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Promote the nursing profession and collaborate with colleagues to enhance patient care.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
• Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of employment.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).
• Must obtain BSN within four years of hire if not already completed.
• Experience: Less than 12 months of experience may require a BSN within four years of hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Current RN license, BLS certification, BSN (if applicable).
• Physical requirements: See detailed descriptions above.

Skills

• Knowledge of patient care delivery, nursing fundamentals, interdisciplinary teams, documentation, professional etiquette, accountability, patient care coordination, communication, patient evaluation, critical thinking.

Benefits & Perks

Includes dual-focused role supporting pre-surgical preparation and post-anesthesia recovery, collaborative environment, modern care areas, opportunities for learning and growth, and a welcoming community with local attractions and amenities.

Pay

$37.45 - $57.29 per hour, actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

Schedule

Weekdays, Four 9-hour shifts, Call shifts required.