Registered Nurse | Perioperative Services| OCU | Part Time

Job Overview:

The Perianesthesia Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the pre- and post-anesthesia care environment for all patient populations.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Assess patient pre- and post-operative status at intervals according to facility policies and procedures including the patients: Cardiovascular system Respiratory system and airway management needs Neurological system Hemodynamic stability Pain and comfort needs Mental status Interpret information accurately from various noninvasive and invasive monitors. Understand the underlying pathophysiology of commonly encountered disease processes. Understand the physiology associated with various anesthesia techniques and surgical or procedural interventions. Apply the relevant scoring system/discharge criteria for patient transfer (eg, Aldrete Score). Collaborate with the physician and anesthesia personnel to develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care. Implement the plan of care, including the following interventions: Managing patient recovery from general, MAC, regional, procedural sedation, or local anesthesia Protect the patient from injury caused by positioning, thermal sources, or other extraneous objects Communicate the patient's current status throughout the perianesthesia continuum of care Provide acute pain and comfort management as needed Administer medications correctly by implementing the 7-rights of safe medication practices (ie, right patient, right medication, right dose, right time, right route, right indication, right documentation) Perform interventions to maintain the integrity of the patient's wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels Perform interventions to maintain the status of the patient's genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems, and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances at or above baseline levels Perform interventions to ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period Perform interventions to protect the patient from infections Manage the patient's other co-morbid conditions as applicable Manage the patient's fluid as prescribed Assess knowledge level of patient and/or designated support person and provide education regarding the expected response to operative or invasive procedure, nutritional management, medication management, pain and comfort management, and wound management Involve the patient and/or designated support person actively in decisions affecting his or her perioperative plan of care Protect the patient's rights, dignity, and privacy Provide age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice Provide consistent and comparable care regardless of the setting Evaluate the patient's progress towards attaining desired outcomes. Transfer care as needed. Delegate appropriate tasks as needed. Document nursing care completely and accurately. Collaborate effectively with other disciplines as needed. Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects. Participate in the performance appraisal process. Use critical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members. Maintain required competencies. Pursue professional growth. Act as a patient advocate and maintain the privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information. Cardiovascular system Respiratory system and airway management needs Neurological system Hemodynamic stability Pain and comfort needs Mental status Managing patient recovery from general, MAC, regional, procedural sedation, or local anesthesia Protect the patient from injury caused by positioning, thermal sources, or other extraneous objects Communicate the patient's current status throughout the perianesthesia continuum of care Provide acute pain and comfort management as needed Administer medications correctly by implementing the 7-rights of safe medication practices (ie, right patient, right medication, right dose, right time, right route, right indication, right documentation) Perform interventions to maintain the integrity of the patient's wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels Perform interventions to maintain the status of the patient's genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems, and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances at or above baseline levels Perform interventions to ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period Perform interventions to protect the patient from infections Manage the patient's other co-morbid conditions as applicable Manage the patient's fluid as prescribed Assess knowledge level of patient and/or designated support person and provide education regarding the expected response to operative or invasive procedure, nutritional management, medication management, pain and comfort management, and wound management Involve the patient and/or designated support person actively in decisions affecting his or her perioperative plan of care Protect the patient's rights, dignity, and privacy Provide age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice Provide consistent and comparable care regardless of the setting

Education/Experience:

Required:

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Associate's degree in nursing Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse License BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification prior to performing independent duties

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in nursing Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) or Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) Certification Two years pre- and post-anesthesia care experience Comprehensive benefits package to include medical, HRA/HSA/FSA, dental, 403(b) with employer match of 5%, PTO, wellness benefits, etc. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.