TITLE: Perioperative Nurse

DEPARTMENT: Pre, PACU

MANAGER: Nurse Manager

DEFINITION:

Under the supervision of the Clinical Director and Nurse Manager, the Perioperative Nurse is responsible for the delivery of optimum quality care to patients while in the Pre-Op, PACU, and Phase II of the Surgery Center.

JOB STANDARDS:

1. Education: Graduate of an NLN accredited school of registered nursing. BSN preferred.

2. Licensure: Current licensure as a RN in the State of MN.

3. Experience: Two years of PACU experience in the last 3-5 years preferred.

4. Special Skills: Strong interpersonal skills beneficial.

5. Certifications: Current CPR/ACLS required.

6. Working Conditions: Will be working in a clean, well-lit area. May be required to deal with

unpleasant environmental situations resulting from patient care or patient activity.

7. Hazards and Risks: Direct patient contact with possible exposure to communicable diseases, x-ray.

COMMITMENT TO CULTURE

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Focuses on our patients and their families

Conducts self professionally

Recognizes and rewards contributions of co-workers

Passionately pursues excellent performance

Accepts ownership of the organization’s success

Communicates effectively

JOB SPECIFIC STANDARDS

Responsibilities

Supervises and directs patient care in the pre-procedure area and post-procedure area.

Assesses patient needs, develops individual plan of care, and identifies outcomes.

Ensures that appropriate techniques and practices are used according to accepted standards of practice.

Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of special needs for various age groups including infant, child,

adolescent, adult and geriatric patients when providing care in the surgical suite.

Assists physician(s) and other endoscopy personnel as needed to ensure good patient care.

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient care in the pre-procedure and post-procedure area.

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of infection control practices.

Functions effectively in emergency situations and when under stress.

Provides patient/family education by utilizing clinical knowledge in an environment conducive to learning.

Assists in local monitoring of surgical cases.

Assists with pre-admission nursing phone calls and protocol.

Develops an individualized plan of care based on nursing assessment, medical and nursing diagnoses,

knowledge of specific illness, injuries, diseases, procedures, and appropriate standards of care.

Prioritizes and provides nursing care based on the individualized plan of care.

Takes the initiative to participate in continuing education and/or in-services to build and expand scope of practice.

Manage the care of patients receiving sedation or analgesic medications while undergoing invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Medication administration, patient monitoring, discharge instructions, family teaching and patient safety concerns are all nursing care critical elements of patients undergoing moderate sedation.

Other duties as assigned.

COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND QUALITY

Creates a safe work environment for self, others, and patients by complying with Safety Polices &

Procedures

Has reviewed and complies with all policies and procedures.

Is proactive in recognizing and reporting safety hazards.

Knows and properly applies principles of the Exposure Control Plan.

Functions effectively in emergency situations and when under stress. Remains calms and follows directions.

Actively participates in quality improvement efforts. Communicates quality improvement findings with peers and incorporates findings into practice to promote positive outcomes.

Promotes and protects the confidential nature of all patients, family and facility information. Complies with HIPAA regulations.

Follows proper channels of communication utilizing the organizational chart.

COMMITMENT TO ACCOUNTABILITY

Takes responsibility for duties assigned.

Manages supplies and resources wisely.

Avoids “It’s not my job” mentality.

Takes responsibility for his/her actions.

Admits mistakes and avoids shifting blame.

Pursues activities to enhance personal and professional growth.

Completes work in an efficient manner while maintaining quality.

Represents the values and image of the organization.

COMMITMENT TO COMMUNICATION

Greets every patient immediately and with eye contact and a friendly smile.

Introduces self to all patients.

Is polite and uses manners in all conversations.

Listens to patients’ needs and concerns and addresses them promptly.

Answers telephone in a friendly manner.

Communicates patients’ needs first.

Respects the person or group communicating with.

Is attentive and uses eye contact.

Communicates information in a reliability and timely fashion.

Resolves conflict with direct, respectful communication.

Is aware of surroundings and the discussions being held.

COMMITMENT TO PATIENTS

Addresses patients/guests by name, as appropriate. Greets patients/guests in a warm and positive manner.

Safeguards patients’ privacy and information at all times.

Assists to minimize wait time in facility, should there be a delay, keeps patent and family informed.

Is attentive to the privacy needs of patients, knocks, and announces prior to entering a private patient area.

Addresses all concerns as quickly as possible and finds resolution, closes the loop with the person bringing forth a concern/complaint.

Explains processes to patients/families and lets them know what to expect.

Anticipates needs of customers.

COMMITMENT TO FELLOW EMPLOYEES

Greets fellow employees in a warm and positive manner.

Is flexible and cooperative regarding work assignments and can “go with the flow” as needed.

Initiates the opportunity to help when needed.

Respects co-workers and treats everyone with consideration and respect.

Is dependable and follows through on requests made by fellow staff.

Respects the privacy of coworkers.

Welcomes all new employees to the organization.

Deals with conflict in the appropriate manner and forum.

Shows appreciation for others.

Refrains from gossip.

Participates in department/team meetings.

Fosters the development and educational process of self and colleagues.

Shares with peer knowledge gained through continuing education.

Contributes personally to the “team-oriented” environment by demonstrating cooperative, constructive,

problem-solving interaction with all staff.

COMMITMENT TO SELF

Solution oriented when problems arise.

Exceeds customers’ expectations.

Readily adapts to change and shows flexibility while embracing change.

IS aware of surroundings and knows that he/she is always on stage.

Apologizes and takes action for problems and inconveniences.

IS not rude.

Appears to enjoy what he/she does.

Follows dress code.

Has good grooming and hygiene.

Wears name badge for patients to see.

Takes pride in appearance of the building by picking up trash and debris.

Is responsible for work area appearance.

Returns equipment to its proper location.

Picks up after self.

COMMITMENT WORK ETHIC

Is punctual.

Limits unexcused absences.

Maintains appropriate breaks and mealtimes.

Works with the pace.

Works for the team and not only for personal success.

Job Types: Part-time, PRN

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Burnsville, MN 55337 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Burnsville, MN 55337: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person