Registered Nurse (Pre/Post Surgical Services)

Responsible for implementing the pre-operative record, nursing care plan and the assimilation of the patient’s hospital record. Also responsible for implementing all physician orders, obtaining signatures on consents, and providing for continuity and quality of nursing care for patients.

Performs tasks like: Evaluating, planning, implementing, and documenting nursing care needs of the post-operative or post-procedural patient population; Assesses and maintains adequate ventilation, hemostasis and circulation; assessing level of consciousness, providing pain management, and ensuring the safety of the patient until transfer to another unit; and Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or

Physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program
• Current Registered Nurse licensure by the State of Indiana
• Healthcare BLS, ACLS & PALS certification. (ACLS & PALS certification must be obtained per department guidelines)
• Two (2) or more years pre-operative nursing experience
• Experience with cath lab patients a plus.
  
  

Highly Preferred

• Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN)
• Three (3) or more years pre-operative or pre-admitting nursing experience OR recovery room or PACU nursing experience
  
  

Benefits

FULLTIME EMPLOYEES RECEIVE:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance (company pays 90% of the employee's coverage premium)
• Free Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Benefit (EIB)
• Eligibility for 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  
  

See details at http://pinnaclehealthcare.net/employee-benefits