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: 0.9 FTE. Day/Eve. Includes: Variable weekday and weekend call and variable holiday call

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.
• Minimum 1 year of RN OR experienced required
• Current BLS from American Heart Association or Red Cross
• 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
• Advanced knowledge of sterile techniques, and OR circulating experience.

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.