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McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Registered Nurse - Pre-Op/PACU
Michigan, Lapeer
Nurse
McLaren Lapeer Region
23008219
Department: Anesthesia
Daily Work Times: Variable
Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 48
Position Summary:
The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse who coordinates the delivery of nursing care for monitored patients during their hospital stay including cardiac monitoring, hemodynamic stabilization, responsive to emergent situations and care of evidence-based medicine patients.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Performs purposeful hourly rounding including: Pain, Position, Personal needs and Possessions
- Administers medication to patients as directed
- Initiates and monitors IV’s and IV medication
- Interacts with physicians and charge nurse regarding patient condition
- Prepares patient and equipment for medical procedures as required
Qualifications:
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Must possess valid State of Michigan Nursing License
- BLS certified
- ACLS certified within 6 months of hire
- TNCC certified within 1 year of hire
- 2 years previous experience as an RN in PACU
Preferred:
- Previous experience working in OR/PACU/OP/ENDO
- Previous experience working in critical care
- Previous work experience within the specific unit specialty
- Specialty certification within the specific unit
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrates the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities in age-specific categories being served: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric
PACU – Phase 1
- Possess ability to perform various assessment techniques including cardiac rhythms and airway management; identify potential/actual problems related anesthesia and relevant surgical procedure; and consult with anesthesiologist/physician when appropriate using assertive communication skills.
- Utilize and troubleshoot specialty equipment (blood glucose monitor, IV Pumps, Bladder Scanner, ARJO lift/slides, EKG machine) in an independent and safe manner.
Additional Information
- Schedule: Part-time
- Requisition ID: 23008219
- Daily Work Times: Variable
- Hours Per Pay Period: 48
- On Call: Yes
- Weekends: Yes
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
