Registered Nurse (RN), Pre-Operative/PACU/OR - Part Time

About the role

The Surgical Care Center of Michigan is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. Located in Grand Rapids, MI, this part-time position offers flexibility with 2 days a week and 16-20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Affirms the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others under his/her direction.
• Supervises and directs patient care in an individual Operating Room.
• Ensures adherence to HIPAA regulations and maintains knowledge of patient rights.
• Performs duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their license.
• Positions patient, prepares operative area, and adjusts table to proper position.
• Maintains count on sponges, needles and instruments to ensure no loss of items.
• Verifies and administers medications according to established policies and procedures.
• Cares for specimens and cultures as directed by set policies and procedures.
• Accompanies patient to PACU and gives report to Post-Op Nurse.
• Assists in control and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Records use of equipment and method directed.
• Checks rooms, material and equipment for proper care and handling.
• Ensures clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and aseptic techniques.
• Assists in control of traffic and personnel to ensure proper control of infection and asepsis.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• One year of previous nursing experience in at least one of the following settings preferred: Operating Room, surgical, ambulatory surgical center (ASC), Pre/Post-Op, PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical or Telemetry floors.

Skills

• Ability to assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care in an effective manner.
• Ability to respond to emergent situations.
• Demonstrates a positive, friendly, courteous and professional manner.
• Maintains effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other staff.
• Able to work within a team.
• Good communication skills: oral and written.
• Able to work independently and within a group.
• Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands.
• Visual and auditory acuity including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.

Benefits

No benefits are offered for this position.

Pay

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour based on experience.

Schedule

Part time - 2 days a week / 16-20 hours per week.