What are the responsibilities and job description for the Perioperative 101 RN position at Fairview Health Services?
As an Operating Room RN, you will be responsible for:
- Implementing protective measures prior to operative or invasive procedure, including measures to prevent skin or tissue injury due to thermal, mechanical, electrical and chemical sources.
- Confirming identity before the operative or invasive procedure and verifying operative procedure, surgical site and laterality.
- Appling safety devices, performing required counts, managing specimen handling and disposition.
- Demonstrating knowledge about the psychologic, sociologic, and spiritual responses of patients and their families regarding the operative or other invasive procedure.
- Appling principles of aseptic technique while establishing and maintaining sterile fields.
- Performing skin preparations, monitoring for wound contamination, and classifying the surgical wound.
Required Qualifications:
- A current Minnesota RN license by start date.
- Current BLS certification with American Heart Association or American Red Cross as a Health Care Provider required at the time of application.
- Must have a strong desire/career goal to work as a RN in the Operating Room environment.
- Current Fairview employees must have been in their current position for a minimum for 6 months and performance in previous/current Fairview jobs will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BSN, BAN, Master’s degree in nursing or higher
- Previous experience in acute care nursing RN, surgical tech/technologist or as a anesthesia aide.
- Completion of a perioperative nursing course at a community or technical college.
- One year of nursing experience
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontractrn
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer.
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Qualifications:
$41.69-$87.93 / Hourly
Salary : $42 - $88