Registered Nurse (RN) - Owatonna ASC - Pre Op

Pay

Starting Pay: $35.01 to $52.52 (based on experience). Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and three‑quarters point of the range, based on experience. Additional compensation listed as $11.41 hourly.

Schedule

Shift: First (Day). Job Type: Part‑time. Work location: On‑site.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited professional nursing program
• Current Minnesota Registered Nurse license
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire
• PALS certification within 90 days of hire
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (minimum education)
• Minimum experience: None

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients' health status through data collection, analysis, and synthesis to establish a baseline and develop a personalized plan of care.
• Address changes in patient conditions promptly.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to create and coordinate an integrated plan of care.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions tailored to individual patient needs.
• Execute independent nursing actions while adhering to prescribed interventions from licensed healthcare providers.
• Delegate nursing tasks and oversee assigned activities to support the implementation of the care plan.
• Provide safe, effective nursing care that fosters a therapeutic environment for optimal patient outcomes.
• Advocate for patients to ensure their best interests are represented in all aspects of care.
• Evaluate patient responses to interventions and make necessary adjustments to enhance effectiveness.
• Coordinate care across settings and disciplines, ensuring seamless healthcare management.
• Promote health, prevent disease, and engage in care coordination and case finding efforts.
• Design and implement patient education plans based on individual needs, evaluating their effectiveness.
• Participate in the development and improvement of healthcare policies, procedures, and systems.
• Uphold professional accountability by recognizing personal competency limits and ensuring quality care is delivered within the expected scope of nursing education and experience.
• Supervise, manage, and evaluate nursing practice while maintaining professional competencies pertinent to the area of care.
• Handle sensitive patient information in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to facilitate optimal care.
• Provide direct patient care in outpatient settings, including education for patients and families.
• Oversee patient care across different phases, including pre‑procedure, intra‑procedure, PACU (Phase I), and post‑procedure (Phase II).
• Administer moderate sedation under direct physician supervision.
• Complete patient assessments by reviewing medical history, current medications, and allergies.
• Interpret ECG rhythms in PACU and monitored sedation.
• Provide care across all life stages, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Direct care for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Physical requirements: Yes. Drug test required: Yes. Public transportation accessible: Yes. Number of openings: 1. Veterans encouraged to apply: No.