Fairview Ridges Hospital, located in Burnsville, Minnesota is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our busy Perianesthesia team. We perform approximately 10,000 surgical cases per year in out 14 OR rooms using the latest in technology. Our team of nurses and techs/nursing assistants work closely with multiple disciplines to provide a patient and family centered experience. With our strategic location just south of the Minnesota River, Ridges Hospital promotes the health of surrounding communities and continues to experience growth.

The open position is Benefit Eligible position at a .8 FTE (64 hours in two weeks), and is 8 hour rotating shifts with varied start times. Monday- Friday. The position includes night call approximately 1-2 times per month during the week and every 4 ^th weekend call commitment. Holiday call is rotated amongst the team . Schedules are created with a preferred self-scheduling model, staff input is considered in scheduling practices.

• Variable start times
• Reports to nurse manager
• Unit supports 12 PACU bays and 20 Pre/Post op bays. Includes a proactive pre-admitting department that prepares patients in advance of their visit and collaborates closely with Anesthesia.
• Nursing at Ridges Hospital offers opportunities to participate in decisions about their practice and has a high functioning shared decision making model in place.
• Patient population includes pediatric to geriatric with multiple specialties.
• We offer very competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package

RN will complete pre-op assessments, monitor patients having blocks prior to procedures, and provide recovery care for patients in PACU Phase 1 and Phase 2. Procedures range from out-patient to surgical admissions, and include pediatric to geriatric patient population. Phase 1 PACU has 12 bays, Phase 2 discharge area and Pre-op area includes private rooms and a child play area. Child life is available on site to work with the pediatric patient. Some specific duties include pre-admission phone calls, admissions day of surgery, monitoring andcontinuously assessing patients following procedure until ready for transfer to the floor-as well as Phase 2 care to include intensive patient education that assures readiness for discharge to home. Critical care skills needed to include airway and hemodynamic management, pain management, and excellent assessment skills for patients in altered states of consciousness. Will evaluate patient responses to interventions including; administration of medication, responses to anesthesia, and risks related to surgical procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• 1 year experience as RN in a PACU/ ICU/ED or other critical care areas, including experience with advanced airways and telemetry.
• MN RN licensure or by start date
• Current BLS for healthcare providers
• ACLS with AHA as health care provider
• Flexibility in scheduling including; rotating day/eve shifts, holiday, weekend and night call hour rotation
• Comfortable using computers
• Ability to work with a diverse patient populations and ages
• The position includes night call approximately 1-2 times per month during the week and every 4 ^th weekend call commitment
• Holiday call is rotated amongst the team

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelors in Nursing or willingness to obtain
• 3 years of experience as RN in PACU, Perianesthesia, ED, or critical care setting
• PAL or PEARS certification or within 6 months of orientation must obtain
• Perianesthesia certification

Desired Skills:

• Excellent customer service and communication
• EPIC proficiency
• Able to transport patients to unit within and outside of the department
• Proficient in the English language
• Attention to detail
• Ability to problem solve effectively