Per Diem Pre/Post RN

Nurse - Preoperative/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Purpose: The Nurse - preoperative (Preop) / post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) for the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) "Center," provides professional nursing services & standards of practice in accordance with level of experience & education, state board of nursing & established policies & procedures. Integrates the art, science, leadership & knowledge of nursing clinical practice through relationship-centered, compassionate, ethical & respectful direct / indirect health care services. Participates as a team member of the total perioperative process & care for patients.

Note: "patients" refers to patients, clients, residents, participants, customers, members

Essential Functions:

Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.

Professional Nursing Practice: Acts independently & appropriately within license, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area; Continues to evolve with best evidence discoveries; Provides leadership & retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes; Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices & outcomes; Exhibits willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities; Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities.

Professional Nursing Process (ANA): Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates (document, teach, coordinate, advocate) standard elements of professional practice: Assess, Diagnose, Outcomes Identification / Solutions, Plan, Implement, Evaluate.

Professional Development: Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, licenses & certifications, identifying learning needs & seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings; Supports the learning & development of others (e.g., staff, formal learners, patients, families, community).

Compassion, Communication & Stewardship: Incorporates caring process (Caritas), advocacy & appropriate resource utilization as an essential component of nursing practice through concrete acts, interpersonal relationships & effective & respectful written, verbal & nonverbal communications.

Environment of Care: Practices in an environmentally safe, professional manner; monitors & initiates corrections or evidence-based practices, including those for equipment & material resources; Promotes optimum physical & psychological behaviors; Influences effective, judicious & financially responsible use of resources.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.

Functional Role (not inclusive of titles or advancement career progression)

RN II independent: Practice is guided by nursing process & policy / procedure / standards & participation in professional / shared governance; Independently & safely cares for patients common to assigned area or technical / operational services. Acts as a resource for others & may serve in intermittent expanded roles. Organizes / manages / monitors pre & postoperative care processes; Ensures documentation is obtained / verified / maintained.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Valid RN licensure authorized in the applicable state(s) of practice / employment. Valid drivers license where required by assignment.

Additional Qualifications (nice to have):

Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing. Specialty credentialing & educational degree according to clinical nursing practice specialty area.

Physical & Mental Requirements & Working Conditions (General Summary)

• Exposure to conditions which may be considered unpleasant to sight, touch, sound & / or smell. Occasional

• Exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, mists & gases, biohazards / hazards (mechanical, electrical, burns, chemicals, radiation, sharp objects, etc.). Occasional

• Exposure to or subject to noise, infectious waste, diseases & conditions. Occasional

• Exposure to interruptions, shifting priorities & stressful situations. Frequent

• Ability to follow tasks through to completion, understand & relate to complex ideas / concepts, remember multiple tasks & regimens over long periods of time & work on concurrent tasks / projects. Frequent

• Ability to read small print, hear sounds & voice / speech patterns, give / receive instructions & other verbal communications (in-person & / or over the phone / computer / device / equipment assigned) with some background noise. Frequent

• Perform manual dexterity activities & / or grasping / handling. Occasional

• Ability to climb, kneel, crouch & / or operate foot controls. Occasional

• Use a computer / other technology. Frequent

• Sit with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity. Frequent

• Maintain a safe working environment & use available personal protective equipment (PPE). Continuous

• Comply with Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, policies, procedures & guidelines. Continuous

• Ability to provide assistance in the event of an emergency. Occasional

Direct Healthcare Services:

• Perform activities that require standing / walking with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity. Continuous

• Lift a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted. Frequent

• Use upper & lower extremities, engage in bending / stooping / reaching & pushing / pulling. Frequent

• Work indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions. Continuous

• Encounter worksites (e.g., patient homes) or travel to worksites that may have variable internal & external environmental conditions. Continuous

• Perform work that involves physical efforts (e.g., transporting, moving, positioning & / or ambulating patients). Continuous

Indirect Healthcare / Support Services:

• Perform activities that require standing / walking with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity. Frequent

• Lift a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted. Occasional

• Experience of long periods of walking / standing / stooping / bending / pulling & / or pushing. Occasional

• Encounter a clinical / patient facing / hands on interactive work environment. Occasional

• Work indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions. Continuous

• Work outdoors with variable external environmental conditions. Occasional

Average Workday Activity: Occasional - O (1% - 33%), Frequent - F (34% - 66%), Continuous - C (67% - 100%)

Our Commitment:

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.