RN Nurse - Owatonna Ambulatory Surgical Center

1.0 FTE - Day Shift

Starting Pay - $35.01 to $48.15 (based on experience)

Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and 3/4 point of the range, based on experience.

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

* Medical Insurance

* Dental Insurance

* Vision Insurance

* Basic Life Insurance

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability

* Adoption Assistance Plan

Qualifications:

* Completion of an accredited professional nursing program

* Current Minnesota Registered Nurse license

* BLS certification within 90 days of hire

* ACLS certification within 90 days of hire

* PALS certification within 90 days of hire

* Previous operating room and PACU experience preferred

Job Responsibilities:

Practice of Professional Nursing includes but is not limited to:

* Conducting thorough assessments of patients' health status through data collection, analysis, and synthesis to establish a baseline and develop a personalized plan of care. Addressing changes in patient conditions promptly.

* Collaborating with the healthcare team to create and coordinate an integrated plan of care.

* Developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions tailored to individual patient needs.

* Executing independent nursing actions while adhering to prescribed interventions from licensed healthcare providers.

* Delegating nursing tasks and overseeing assigned activities to support the implementation of the care plan.

* Providing safe, effective nursing care that fosters a therapeutic environment for optimal patient outcomes.

* Advocating for patients to ensure their best interests are represented in all aspects of care.

* Evaluating patient responses to interventions and making necessary adjustments to enhance effectiveness.

* Coordinating care across settings and disciplines, ensuring seamless healthcare management.

* Promoting health, preventing disease, and engaging in care coordination and case finding efforts.

* Designing and implementing patient education plans based on individual needs, evaluating their effectiveness.

* Participating in the development and improvement of healthcare policies, procedures, and systems.

* Upholding professional accountability by recognizing personal competency limits and ensuring quality care is delivered within the expected scope of nursing education and experience.

* Supervising, managing, and evaluating nursing practice while maintaining professional competencies pertinent to the area of care.

* Handling sensitive patient information in compliance with state and federal regulations.

* Communicating effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to facilitate optimal care.

* Providing direct patient care in outpatient settings, including education for patients and families.

* Overseeing patient care across different phases, including pre-procedure, intra-procedure, PACU (Phase I), and post-procedure (Phase II).

* Administering moderate sedation under direct physician supervision.

* Completing patient assessments by reviewing medical history, current medications, and allergies.

* Interpreting ECG rhythms in PACU and monitored sedation.

* Providing care across all life stages, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

* Directing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures.

* Additional duties as assigned.