OverviewIn Central Minnesota, you’ll find quality health care as near to you as CHI St. Gabriel’s Health in Little Falls, part of CommonSpirit Health. We’ve been serving this area since 1892 and we have the equipment, experience and expertise to offer you a full range of the latest health services.Responsibilities
The Preoperative Registered Nurse provides for the surgical patients’ needs by assessing, planning and implementing preoperative nursing care and care prior to discharge and/or transfer.
Nursing activities include: nursing admission assessment; preparation of the patient for operating room; creation of a safe and clean/sterile environment; conducting preoperative and post-operative education; and monitoring as required the physiological and psychological status of the patient.
Serves as a liaison between anesthesia; physicians and the operating room to assure integration, and coordination, patient advocacy and efficient provision of safety, quality and services across patient care settings and disciplines.
QualificationsGraduate from an accredited school of nursingCurrent unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of MinnesotaCurrent BLS prior to employmentCompletion of St. Gabriel’s general orientation program obtained within 90 days of employmentAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 12 months of hirePreferredRecent experience in a perioperative nursing setting, preferably specific preadmission settingPay Range$33.05 - $46.09 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.