The Registered Nurse – OR role is to assess, plan, perform, document, and evaluate professional independent nursing practice at Lakeview Hospital; to provide work direction for and oversight of the nursing care provided by unlicensed personnel; to perform and document functions such as carrying out the provider’s medical orders; to assist providers with diagnostic and treatment procedures; to provide a safe and therapeutic environment; to coordinate, communicate, interpret, and explain patient care services to the patient, his/her family, health professionals and important others; to perform related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 

0.6 FTE. Day/Evening. Monday -Friday - variable schedule. Weekday and Weekend Call variable

Required Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing with current enrollment in Associate or Bachelor of Nursing degree program or Registered Nursing Certificate (post baccalaureate degree). 
• Licensed as a RN by Minnesota Board of Nursing or has a Wisconsin RN License and Minnesota Boarder State Registry. 
• Registered nurses re-entering the nursing field, who have not completed 520 hours of nursing practice in the past four (4) years must successfully complete a recognized refresher course to qualify for employment. Written information of certification validating successful completion of a refresher course must be provided before employment. 
• Certifications per Mandatory Certification policy 
• Current BLS from American Heart Association or Red Cross
• External per diem/casual on-call applicants: Must have at least 1 year (2080 hours) of experience in an acute care setting. 
• Must have strong organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills with a customer-service orientation. 
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to effectively participate on an interdisciplinary treatment team. 
• Ability to collaborate, develop and maintain effective working relationships with patients, family members, and co-workers. 
• Knowledge of basic computer skills, or the ability to achieve computer competency within 3 months. 
• Knowledge of current nursing practices and techniques. 
• Knowledge of chemistry, math, pharmacology, disease processes, anatomy, and all body systems. 
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and medical intervention techniques. 
• Knowledge of infection control practices and their relation to patient care outcomes. 
• Ability to recognize changes in patient’s condition or body systems. 
• Ability to critically think clinical situations and intervene appropriately. 
• Skilled in using basic patient care related equipment and supplies. 
• Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively.
• Ability to provide individualized care and respond to a variety of patient/family preferences.
• Ability to provide and exceptional patient experience utilizing strong customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate or Master’s degree in Nursing
• Associate Degree prepared nurses enrolled in Baccalaureate in Nursing program
• Specialty Certification in the RN’s area of expertise (e.g. CCRN, PCCN, CNOR, CPAN, CAPA, etc) 
• RN OR experienced. 
• Completion peri-op 101 course.

Benefits:

Lakeview Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, free parking and employee discounts. Lakeview Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Loan Forgiveness program.