RN Surgical Services Pre/Post/PACU

About the unit  

Big Rapids Surgical Service department is a hospital based unit providing both inpatient and outpatient surgical care. There are 4 OR’s including a dedicated C-section suite. Service lines include; General, OB/GYNE, Ophthalmology, Urology, Orthopedics, and podiatry. The interdisciplinary team strives to provide high quality care with a focus on safety, transparency, and patient experience. 

About Big Rapids Hospital  

Look no further for exceptional care from health professionals who are proud to be part of our community. Recognized by The Leapfrog Group as an ‘A’ in hospital safety. We’re listening and evolving to better meet the needs of individuals and families in Mecosta County. Our top priority is protecting patients from preventable errors, injuries and infections.  

Scope of work  

Delivers nursing care responsibly and accountably as described professionally by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and legally by the State of Michigan. Demonstrates competency through the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. This includes assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Upholds the standards of professional performance as described by the ANA. This includes ethical practice, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health. Strives to achieve optimal outcomes.  

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients  

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