Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, providing exceptional perioperative and post-anesthesia care. This part-time RN role with on-call responsibilities offers an opportunity to deliver life-saving nursing care in a supportive and dynamic environment.

General Summary

The Perioperative/PACU Registered Nurse (RN) delivers direct patient care by applying the nursing process, demonstrating clinical expertise, and adhering to professional ethical standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to established safety protocols including infection prevention, safe patient handling, and critical lab notifications to maintain a safe care environment.
• Administer medications, perform nursing interventions, and provide patient and family education within established policies to ensure quality outcomes.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments to monitor status, enhance safety, and communicate accurate information to the healthcare team.
• Document all patient care activities and quality monitoring data efficiently to support compliance with core quality measures.
• Effectively communicate pertinent patient information to physicians and team members to improve outcomes.
• Engage patients and families with timely communication that promotes understanding and supports health outcomes.
• Delegate tasks appropriately while fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Adapt positively to healthcare dynamics and changes, supporting the organization's mission and values.
• Incorporate critical thinking and pursue ongoing education to enhance nursing skills.
• Perform delegated tasks to maintain quality and patient safety.

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing school is required; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.

Experience

At least one year of healthcare experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Current RN license in a Compact State or the state of employment.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Mental and Physical Demands

This role requires considerable mental focus, frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 35 lbs, and various physical movements such as turning, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.

Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to infectious and communicable diseases, as well as occasional encounters with hostile individuals, is expected. Minimal physical discomfort is typical.