Reid Health

Pre/Post Surgery RN

Job Locations US-IN-Richmond
ID
2025-13455
Category
Nursing
Position Type
PRN
Location : Name
ROSE

Find your WHY at Reid Health

The Pre and Post RN plans, coordinates, delivers, and evaluates nursing care for patients whose protective reflexes or self-care abilities are potentially compromised during operative or other invasive procedures. The RN works collaboratively with other professionals to meet patient needs and is accountable for the patient outcomes resulting from the nursing care provided. The RN uses clinical knowledge, judgement, clinical-reasoning skills based on scientific principles, plans and implements nursing care to address the physical, psychological, and spiritual responses of the patient.

 

 

Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers’ expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve.  We take pride in employing people who show up every day with a commitment to these values along with our mission and vision. We are one team working toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. If you have a calling to serve and are looking for meaningful and purposeful work, Reid Health is the place for you.

 

To lead our communities to well-being, one person at a time. It is not just what we do – it is who we are.

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Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers’ expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve.  We take pride in employing people who show up every day with a commitment to these values along with our mission and vision. We are one team working toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. If you have a calling to serve and are looking for meaningful and purposeful work, Reid Health is the place for you.

 

To lead our communities to well-being, one person at a time. It is not just what we do – it is who we are.

 

Overview of Responsibilities

1. Promote Mission Statement and KSBs.
2. Adhere to the Admitting Policy and Discharge Policy standards of nursing care.
3. Provide comprehensive nursing care to meet the total needs of the patient during
the immediate Pre-Op, PACU, and Phase II period.
4. Observe vital signs, IV site, dressings, tubes, drains, and any special monitoring
equipment required for the admit and recovery period.
5. Continually assess patient according to systematic approach and notify the
anesthesiologist or surgeon of any pertinent findings or changes.
6. Assess and implement discharge from each area of care i.e. Pre-Op, PACU,
Phase II.
7. Initiate, maintain, and perform discharge instructions for use of PCA’s (if ordered
for inpatients) and postoperative care at home
8. Assess patient/ family ability to comprehend and adhere to discharge planning
and instructions.
9. Use available resources to enhance the teaching plan.
10. Responsible to stay self-informed of and support Policies and Procedures,
Standards of Care, and Standards of Practice.
11. Maintain work operations by following policies and procedures, Standards of
Care, and Standards of Practice.
12. Complete Healthstream requirements as assigned.
13. Maintain annual competencies, licensure, and/or certifications and continuing
education.

Education/Experience

Successful completion of ROSE and Reid Health orientation and competency based
skills appropriate for the area assigned. Individual performance and competency based
skills are maintained through ongoing and continued professional educational offerings.  
Education Required
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
 
Experience Preferred:  Minimum of three years’ experience in Surgical Services 
 
Licensure
  • Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Indiana 
 
Certifications 
  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support 
 

Schedule Details

PRN

What We Offer

Our Benefits (7)    Great Place to Live    Unexpected Perks 2

 

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Other Information

EEO Statement: Reid Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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Reid Health does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at Reid Health via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a vaild written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by Reid Health. 

 

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