Registered Nurse, Preop PACU SDEX

Registered Nurse, Preop PACU SDEX – Regions Hospital Job Description

Under the direction of the Director, Department Manager, and supervisor the RN will assess, perform, document, and evaluate professional independent nursing practice and perform related duties below:

• Confirms scheduled date and time of surgery with the patient or designated caregiver
• Admits patient to the perioperative area, assess patient and prepares the patient for surgery/planned procedure
• Receives and monitors the patient’s condition post procedure per PACU, SDS and SDEX orders
• Works collaboratively with surgeons and anesthesia team to assure safe, timely emergence for anesthesia
• Effectively communicates discharge instructions with patients and families for their post‑operative care after discharge
• Other duties as assigned

This is a 0.6 FTE (48 hours per pay period) with 12‑hour night shifts (1900‑0730). Position includes every fourth weekend. Additionally, the role requires coverage of one night holiday per year.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Two (2) years of progressive care nursing experience in an acute hospital setting
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse with the State of Minnesota
• BLS Certification upon hire
• ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire
• ICU experience strongly preferred

Our benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits take effect first day of employment. We offer an on‑site employee fitness center, an on‑site physical therapy clinic for employees, an on‑site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need, and a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence‑based practices to bring relief and build resiliency.

Regions is a qualified non‑profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Company.

At Health Partners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high‑quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

We bring together research and education through Health Partners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

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