Registered Nurse Pre-op PACU - Twin Orthopedics
Job in
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55441, USA
Listed on 2026-03-04
Listing for:
Revo Health
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse, Emergency Medicine, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the delivery of optimum quality care to patients while in Pre-Op, PACU, Phase ll and procedure room of the Surgery Center.
Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.
Essential Functions:
- Assesses holistic needs of the patient from pre-op phone call through the patient discharge and provides written documentation and communicates findings to appropriate person.
- Responsible for reviewing pre-admission screening and H&P (History and Physical) for admission within the guidelines of medical selection criteria.
- Assesses patient needs, supplies and equipment required for admission and recovery
- Responsible for completing post-operative phone calls and providing patient triage as appropriate.
- Provides support, comfort, education and status updates to patient and/or family members
- Develops and provides individualized care based on nursing assessment in accordance with the pre and post operative plan of care. Reassess and revise as needed.
- Labels and administers medications as ordered and applies principles of aseptic technique, standard and transmission precautions.
- Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations.
- Monitors patients utilizing sound nursing judgment and maintain competent knowledge of equipment based on policies and procedures from patient admission to discharge.
- Assists with procedures (i.e. pain management, blocks, conscience sedation.)
- Follows proper channel of communication and informs department managers of unit activity, patient condition and concerns.
- Complete, accurate, legible and timely documentation of all patient care as indicated per policy.
- Collaborates with other disciplines and departments to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the perioperative experience.
- Functions within the limits of the MN Nurse Practice Act, State and Federal Laws, the ASC, Pre-op/PACU Department policies and procedures and standards of care.
- Accountable for reporting occurrences through the center's established reporting process related to employee and/or patient/visitor events.
- Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor).
- Participates in acceptable continuing education, fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements.
- Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of surgery center resources.
- Any and all other duties as assigned.
- Graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing.
- BSN preferred. A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
- Current licensure as a RN in the State of MN or WI multi-state required.
- One year of nursing experience in PACU or other critical care nursing experience in the last 5 years preferred.
- Current member American Society of Post Anesthesia Nurses preferred.
- Current BLS/ACLS/PALS certification required or completed upon hire.
- Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package - to learn more .
- Employees working 30+ hours per week (60 hours per pay period) are eligible for our Medical (w/Maternity Bundle), Dental & Vision plans, as well as Tuition Reimbursement.
- All employees, regardless of hours, are eligible for 401(k) w/ Profit Sharing, Employee Assistance Program, Lifetime Fitness Subsidy, Car Rental discounts, Home, Auto, & Pet insurance savings programs & more.
- The pay range displayed reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated for employees working less than a full-time schedule.
- Frequently lift up to 50 pounds independently and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance.
- Requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, and move continuously throughout the shift.
- Must be able to frequently perform physical activities such as pushing, pulling, and reaching.
- Visual acuity to read electronic…
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