RN Same Day Surgery PRN

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Cache Valley Hospital, part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

About the role

As a highly-skilled Nurse in Same Day Surgery, you will provide excellent patient care to individuals during operative and invasive procedures. Our team works hard to support each other, and we are looking for an amazing nurse who values patient care as much as we do.

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for predictability
• Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff
• Continuous investment in equipment, including surgical instruments, devices, and patient positioning for safety and workflow efficiency
• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement
• On-call is required during select non-business hours

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team—consisting of providers, surgeons, surgical technologists, and more
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment, and follow-up measures

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Associate Degree in Nursing
• One or more years of experience in Surgical Services
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date

Benefits

Cache Valley Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

About the organization

Cache Valley Hospital is a growing community hospital within Cache Valley. Our 28-plus-bed hospital, established in 2000, has achieved a five-star rating for spinal fusions and total knee replacement. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care to people in Cache, Box Elder, and Rich counties. The medical staff’s patient-centered approach ensures exceptional patient experiences and clinical outcomes.

Cache Valley is a beautiful agricultural valley and small metropolitan city with stunning mountain views and outdoor recreational activities. We are part of the HCA Healthcare network—which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country—offering opportunities for travel and relocation.