Registered Nurse - Clinic Surgery

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About the Position

POSITION: Registered Nurse - Clinic Surgery

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: .8-.9 FTE (64-72 hours per pay period)

WORK SCHEDULE: Days

DEPARTMENT: Clinic Nursing Services

Internal posting until: 3/18/2025

• Education Reimbursement!
• Experience Pay Given!
• Generous PTO Accruals!
• Employee Referral Program!

JOB SUMMARY:

RN will utilize the nursing process - assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation - to support the surgical patient population in teaching, care planning and follow-up. The RN will work with the surgical staff to support a smooth transition through all phases of the surgical procedure.

1. Works cooperatively with the surgeons to assess the needs of each patient on an individual basis and provide the services necessary to meet these needs.
2. Initiates and manages intravenous therapy, if necessary.
3. If needed in for clinic follow-up will set up and maintains sterile field, including gowning and gloving.
4. Provide patients pre- and post-operative instructions.
5. Works collaboratively with surgery and clinic scheduling to schedule procedures/surgeries.
6. Performs pre-visit planning for surgical patients.
7. Performs BCLS per AHA guidelines.
8. Manages refills for patients pre and post-surgical procedure per refill protocol.
9. Performs wound care, injections, suture removal, and other procedures/duties as assigned.
10. Perform care coordination pre- and post-operatively for surgery patients
11. Provide pre- and post-operative patient education
12. Triage patients with concerns post-surgery
13. Perform medication reconciliation pre-surgery
14. Perform some would and ostomy care, as directed by department needs

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
2. Currently registered with the Minnesota Board of nursing.
3. Has a current BLS certification (or is willing to obtain within six months of employment)
4. Experience in surgical pre- and post-operative care; preferred experience in ambulatory health care setting.
5. Ability to work efficiently, accurately and maintain positive working relationships.

*The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract.

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.