Description
Under the supervision of Medical Director, Director of Nursing, RN Supervisor, the staff nurse is responsible for the delivery of optimum quality care to patient while in Pre-op, PACU and Phase ll of the Surgery Center.
This is a part-time (0.9) position working M-F with one rotating day off each week. The schedule will include 2 8-hour shifts and 2-10 hour shifts each week.
No weekend, holiday, or on-call work required. This role will be based out of Edina Specialty Surgery Center.
Revo Health is a professional services company that partners with multiple healthcare groups to deliver exceptional patient care.
This position will be employed by Revo Health, working closely with Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) and its operating divisions.
We have a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts and more.
Essential Functions :
- Assesses holistic needs of the patient from pre-op phone call through the patient discharge, and provides written documentation and communicates findings to appropriate person.
- Responsible for reviewing pre-admission screening and H&P (History and Physical) for admission within the guidelines of medical selection criteria.
- Assesses patient needs, supplies and equipment required for admission and recovery
- Responsible for completing post-operative phone calls and providing patient triage as appropriate.
- Provides support, comfort, education and status updates to patient and / or family members
- Develops and provides individualized care based on nursing assessment in accordance with the pre and post operative plan of care.
Reassess and revise as needed.
- Labels and administers medications as ordered and applies principles of aseptic technique, standard and transmission precautions.
- Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations.
- Monitors patients utilizing sound nursing judgment, and maintain competent knowledge of equipment based on policies and procedures from patient admission to discharge.
- Assists with procedures (i.e. pain management, blocks, conscience sedation.)
- Follows proper channel of communication and informs department managers of unit activity, patient condition and concerns.
- Complete, accurate, legible and timely documentation of all patient care as indicated per policy.
- Collaborates with other disciplines and departments to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the perioperative experience.
- Functions within the limits of the MN Nurse Practice Act, State and Federal Laws, the ASC, Pre-op / PACU Department policies and procedures and standards of care.
- Accountable for reporting occurrences through the center's established reporting process related to employee and / or patient / visitor events.
- Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor).
- Participates in acceptable continuing education, fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements.
- Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of surgery center resources.
- Any and all other duties as assigned
Education and Experience Requirements :
- Graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing.
- Current licensure as a RN in the State of MN or WI multi-state required.
- One year of nursing experience in PACU or other critical care nursing experience in the last 5 years preferred.
- Current member American Society of Post Anesthesia Nurses preferred.
- Current BLS / ACLS / PALS certification required or completed upon hire.
Essential Requirements :
Ability to :
- Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
- Complete job required training.
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
- Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
- Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours
- Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
- Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
- Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
- Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
- Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Understand and execute a variety of instructions
- Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Travel to other work locations, if required
Performance Expectations - Revo Health's Core Values :
- Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
- Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
- Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations
- Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and / or effectiveness
- Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively
Environmental Conditions :
Surgery center setting
Notes :
- Revo Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
- This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.
- Due to mandatory CMS and CDC COVID-19 vaccination reporting for the ASCs, all ASC employees who are vaccinated for COVID-19 should send a copy / photo of their COVID vaccination card to HR@RevoHealth.
com. ASC employees who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 do not need to take any action. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected] .