RN Pre and Post Op

Where You’ll Work

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Registered Nurse - Pre & Post-Operative Unit (PSCU/PACU)

As our Pre & Post-Operative Unit (PSCU/PACU) Registered Nurse, you will help surgical patients receive critical care before and after their procedures, ensuring their safety, comfort, and optimal recovery. Every day you will perform comprehensive assessments, implement pre-operative preparations, and manage post-anesthesia recovery protocols in a dynamic surgical care environment. You will be expected to supervise care according to policies, procedures, and the State Nurse Practice Act. To be successful in this role, you must be skilled in delivering comprehensive patient care across the surgical continuum while adhering to established standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough pre-operative assessments, patient education, and preparation, ensuring all pre-surgical requirements are met, identifying potential risks, and preparing patients for anesthesia and surgery.
• Initiate and manage post-anesthesia care in the PACU phase, performing frequent assessments of vital signs, airway patency, pain levels, and neurological status, to safely recover patients from various types of anesthesia.
• Implement and manage care plans for post-operative patients, including advanced pain management techniques, wound care, nausea control, and fluid management, ensuring patient comfort and stability.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate smooth patient transitions and address immediate post-operative concerns.
• Educate patients and their families comprehensively on post-operative care instructions, medication regimens, potential complications, and discharge planning, facilitating a safe and informed transition home or to an inpatient unit.
• Maintain readiness for rapid response to post-operative complications, such as respiratory depression, cardiac events, or hemorrhage, demonstrating expert critical thinking and immediate intervention skills in an acute recovery setting.

THIS JOB OFFERS BOTH AN INCENTIVE AND RELOCATION: We are offering a $17,500 Sign-On Bonus in addition to relocation to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Union Work Agreement:

Shift type/Length: Days, 8 & 12 hour shifts

Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Weekend call rotation / Holidays Call Only

On-call Expectations: Yes

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Nursing Degree from an approved school of nursing
• At least 2 Years Of Experience In Pre-Operative (PSCU) or Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nursing
• LICENSURE Active Registered Nurse license in good standing with the North Dakota Board of Nursing or Active Registered Nurse license in a compact state
• Working knowledge of clinical skills in delivery of patient care for pre and post-operative patients
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within the orientation period and meets re-certification as required
• Good communication skills necessary for constant communication, both oral and written, with patients, families, visitors, and medical center staff
• Accountable for own conduct and promotes and supports positive working relationships among staff, between other disciplines, departments, families, visitors, and patients
• Maintains confidentiality