Registered Nurse (RN) Pre OP/PACU
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Job overview
Riverwood Healthcare Center is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) Pre OP/PACU. The Pre OP/PACU RN, under the supervision of the Manager of Surgical Services, delivers pre-anesthesia, post-anesthesia (Phase I and II), limited intraoperative, and endoscopy care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. This role focuses on providing safe, high-quality, and cost-effective nursing care using the nursing process, while supporting overall efficiency and team goals. The RN also contributes to team leadership and departmental and organizational objectives.
Key focus areas include Provide pre‑anesthesia care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, Deliver post‑anesthesia Phase I and II care, and Perform limited intra‑operative and endoscopy nursing duties.
Successful candidates bring Graduate Of Nursing School, RN Licensure Minnesota, and BLS Certification. Important skills include Computer Systems and Electronic Medical Record Systems.
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Full Time
Aitkin, MN, US
Salary Range: $41.52 To $61.66 Hourly
About the Position:
Under the supervision of the Manager of Surgical Services, the Pre OP/PACU RN provides pre-anesthesia, post-anesthesia (Phase I and II), limited intraoperative, and endoscopy care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. This role involves delivering safe, high-quality, and cost-effective nursing care using the nursing process while supporting overall efficiency and team goals. The RN also contributes to team leadership and the achievement of departmental and organizational objectives.
What we are looking for:
Education and Experience
Minimum:
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Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
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Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Minnesota.
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Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required, or eligibility to obtain certification within three months of hire.
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Minimum of one year of experience in critical care or post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) nursing preferred.
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Proficiency in computer and electronic medical record (EMR) systems required .
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
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Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Minnesota.
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Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required, or eligibility to obtain certification within three months of hire.
What we offer:
At Riverwood Healthcare, treating our patients well starts with treating our employees well. We provide a culture that reflects the friendly, more relaxed atmosphere of the communities we serve. Our staff are welcoming and supportive of one another.
Depending on eligibility, there are a wide-variety of benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) -retirement plan, wellness benefits with on-site fitness center, and a time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.
Please Note: Offers of employment from Riverwood Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.
About us:
Riverwood Healthcare Center is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital with three full-service clinics in Aitkin , McGregor, and Garrison. Riverwood has recently expanded its footprint in Aitkin with a state-of-the-art surgical center.
Just two hours from the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro, this is an opportunity to live and work where others play in the heart of Minnesota’s Northwoods and beautiful lakes country. Enjoy access to an abundance of natural wonders, including lakes, rivers and streams, state parks, wildlife refuges, and ATV and bike trails for all your outdoor recreational activities.
9 hours shifts, Monday-Friday + call
FTE: 0.9 (72 Hours PPP)
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