Registered Nurse- OR/Recovery- Recovery/PACU

Beloit Memorial Hospital is looking to add a Registered Nurse to our Recovery/PACU team at Beloit Memorial Hospital.

• Shift: 1st
• Schedule: 8a-6:30p
• Hours per week: Varied/Per Diem
• Benefits Status: Not Eligible
• Department: Recovery (PACU)

The Registered Nurse will care for, plan, coordinate, supervise and provide for clients throughout their life span. Under general supervision, they deliver care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Operating Room/Post Anesthesia Care Nurses provide care and support patients before, during and after surgery. OR/PACU Nurses also assist the surgeon and the surgical team in their tasks.

• OR/PACU Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of OR/PACU Nurses include - where applicable (but are not limited to):
• Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experience.
• Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team.
• Assist in patient education during all phases of their experience at the Center.
• Monitor use of and charge for all supplies used. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format with computer software application appropriate to position.
• Preps operating room for patient/procedure.
• Identifies actual and potential risk to patients and others and takes action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety.
• Monitors patients' physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuum.
• Must be able to make quick assessments of patients and be able to handle emergency situations appropriately.
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.
• Depending on setting, may also: Direct care provided by licensed practical nurses and nursing aides.
• During the surgical procedure, OR Nurses can take the role of: Circulating Nurse, with the additional duties as assigned.

OR/PACU RN may be asked to float among various clinical services, as directed/needed.

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing
• ADN, Diploma, BSN, or MSN degree acceptable
• State of Wisconsin Nursing licensure or permit required
• On call requirements, 30-minute response time
• Basic Life Support/CPR within 3 months
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or the ability to obtain within three (3) months of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire
• Manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination
• Ability to see and hear at a level sufficient to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly and to interact positively with patients, peers, and the public.
• Ability to carry up to 15 pounds
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.

Reporting Relationship: Clinical Manager and/or Department Director

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE

The mission of Beloit Health System, Inc. is to be the leader in regional health and wellness services that delivers high quality value and satisfaction to our patients and communities we serve.

Beloit Health System requires the employee to maintain integrity as a fully engaged employee. Each employee will perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services and patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of personas assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements