Join a dedicated healthcare team in the Midwest region as a Perioperative/PACU Registered Nurse (RN), delivering compassionate and expert patient care throughout the surgical process. This role involves utilizing the nursing process to provide direct care, 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 secure care environment.
• Administer medications, perform nursing interventions, and provide education to patients and families, all within established policies to ensure quality outcomes and patient safety.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments to monitor status, enhance safety, and communicate accurate information to the healthcare team.
• Document 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 fosters understanding and supports health outcomes.
• Delegate tasks appropriately while promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Adapt positively to healthcare dynamics and changes, supporting the organization's mission and values.
• Incorporate critical thinking into nursing practice and pursue ongoing education to enhance skills.
• Perform delegated tasks to maintain quality and patient safety.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; graduation from an accredited nursing school required.

Experience

At least one year of healthcare experience preferred.

Requirements

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

Mental and Physical Demands

Requires considerable mental focus, ability to lift up to 35 lbs., and frequent walking, standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.

Working Conditions

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