RN - Perianesthesia

At M-Health Fairview Maple Grove Surgical Center experts in more than 20 medical specialties are in one convenient location. Were proud to be the only medical center in Minnesota to earn the distinction of being a diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence . The Maple Grove Ambulatory Surgery Center is ajoint commission certified facility that performs over 5, 000 outpatient procedures/surgeries a year. Cases include Ortho, GYN, Endo, GI, Plastics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Podiatry and Urology for pediatrics to adults.

We are seeking a RN to work in Perianesthesia . This position is 0.6 FTE, day shifts with variable start times, currently Monday-Friday shifts.

• Position reports to Patient Care Manager
• 4 OR rooms, 7 PACU bays, and 4 Endo rooms
• Team includes; RNs, CRNAs, MDA, Surgical Techs and CNA
• We offer competitive benefits and a comprehensive benefits package

The RN is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care of all assigned Perianesthesia patients. Coordinates care with members of the health care team and delegates responsibilities to others as appropriate, while following policy, procedures and professional practice guidelines. RN provides pre and post anesthesia care to a broad range of patients from pediatrics to adults. RN provides patient and family centered care while using effective communication within the team, with family and the patient. Will provide discharge instructions to patients and families using a variety of methods.

RN Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing Pre and post op phone calls, pre-op assessment and admission, assisting with procedures, administering conscious sedation
• Nursing care for patients in altered state of consciousness, airway assessment and maintenance, medication administration and comfort management
• Knowledge of anesthetic agents, narcotic analgesics and cardiovascular drugs
• Ability to recognize and treat arrhythmia and respond to hemodynamic changes.
• Ability to provide discharge instructions to patients and families of different cultures from pediatrics-adult

• MN RN licensure by start date
• 2 year minimum of experience as RN in a PACU or Perianesthesia units, including experience with advanced airways and telemetry.
• BLS for health care providers
• ACLS
• PALS- will need to complete within 6 months of hire if not certified
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Strong communication skills both in person and via phone/emails
• Comfortable using computers
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must be comfortable supporting peds patients