RN Outpatient Surgery and PACU

About the role

Grow with us. Eligible clinicians have the opportunity to earn salary increases of up to 20%* through our Clinical Ladder Program based on experience, professional development, and achievement of advancement criteria. Clinical Ladder participation is voluntary. Salary adjustments are determined by program eligibility, advancement level, and organizational guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Collections patient health data systematically and documents relevant information.
• Analyzes assessment data to determine and validate diagnoses with the patient, family, and healthcare providers.
• Identifies and formulates expected outcomes based on diagnoses, ensuring they are realistic, attainable, and culturally appropriate.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff, maintaining professional relationships and promoting a positive environment.
• Educates patients on procedures, answers related questions, and ensures patient safety throughout care.
• Auxiliaries with patient preparation for surgery, including starting IVs, documenting pertinent information, and reporting critical values.
• Ensures accurate and complete handoff to/from surgery, including verifying consent and compliance with hospital policy.
• Develops individualized plans of care in collaboration with the patient, family, and healthcare providers, ensuring continuity and documentation.
• Implements interventions from the plan of care safely, timely, and appropriately, documenting actions taken.
• Evaluates patient progress towards outcomes systematically, revising diagnoses, outcomes, and plans of care as needed.
• Administers medications accurately and in compliance with policy.
• Demonstrates competent technical skills and operational knowledge of all equipment used in the Surgical Services department.

Requirements

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
• 1+ years experience Med-Surgical, Surgical, or endoscopy nursing [Preferred]
• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS)[Preferred]
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS)[Preferred]
• Certified Post-Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) [Preferred]
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) [Preferred]
• Acute/Critical Care Nursing - Adult (CCRN) [Preferred]

Qualifications

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.