Registered Nurse, Pre​/Post-Op- Twin Orthopedics

The Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the delivery of optimum quality care to patients while in Pre-Op, PACU, and Phase ii of the Surgery Center. This is a casual role, with flexibility in hours out of our Edina Crosstown Surgery Center.

Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

• Assesses physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural, educational, and developmental dimensions of the patient from pre‑op phone call through the patient discharge and provides written documentation of these findings.
• Evaluates and documents patient condition and responses to nursing and/or medical interventions and communicates the information appropriately.
• Responsible for completing pre-operative phone calls, H&P (History and Physical) reviews, and providing appropriate admission requirements/instructions.
• Assesses patient needs and supplies and equipment required for pain management procedure, patient needs, and physician preferences.
• Responsible for completing post-operative phone calls, providing care and direction as appropriate.
• Develops and provides an individualized plan of care based on nursing assessment, medical diagnosis, knowledge of specific illnesses, injuries, diseases, surgical procedures and appropriate standards of care.
• Collaborates with other disciplines and departments to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the perioperative experience.
• Knowledgeable of the psychological, physiological & spiritual needs of patients and provides care accordingly and in an age appropriate manner for patients.
• Functions within the limits of the MN Nurse Practice Act, State and Federal Laws, the ASC, Pre‑op/PACU Department philosophies, policies and procedures and standards of care.
• Labels and administers medications and solutions as ordered. Applies principles of aseptic technique, standard and transmission precautions.
• Functions effectively in emergency situations and when under stress.
• Monitors patients utilizing sound nursing judgment, and competent knowledge of equipment based on policies and procedures from patient admission to discharge.
• Provides emotional support and comfort for patients/family members, informs family of patient status, and provides patient and family education.
• Assists with procedures (i.e. pain management, blocks, conscience sedation.)
• Follows proper channel of communication and informs department managers of unit activity, patient condition and concerns.
• Reassess, evaluate and revise the implementation of the plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient. Respond appropriately to changes in the patient’s condition and/or behavior.
• Complete, accurate, legible and timely documentation of all patient care delivered at the Surgery Center as indicated per policy.
• Accountable for reporting occurrences through the center’s established reporting process related to employee and/or patient/visitor events.
• Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor).
• Participates in acceptable continuing education, fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements.
• Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, non‑wasteful use of surgery center resources.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an NLN accredited school of registered nursing.
• Current licensure as a RN in the State of MN or WI multi‑state required.
• One year of nursing experience in PACU or other critical care nursing experience in the last 5 years preferred.
• Current member American Society of Post Anesthesia Nurses preferred.
• Current CPR/ACLS/PALS certification required or completed upon hire.

• Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.
• The pay range displayed reflects full‑time compensation and will be prorated for employees working less than a full‑time schedule.
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