Purpose

TheNurse -preoperative (Preop) /post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)for the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Center provides professional nursing services & standardsof practicein accordance withlevel of experience & educationstateboard of nursing & established policies & procedures.Integrates the art science leadership & knowledge ofnursingclinical practice through relationship-centered compassionateethical&respectfuldirect / indirecthealthcareservices.Participates as a team member of the total perioperative process& carefor patients.

Note: patients refers to patients clients residents participants customers members

Essential Functions

Our Trinity Health Culture:Knows understands incorporates &demonstratesourTrinity Health Mission ValuesVision Actions & Promisein behaviors practices&decisions.

Professional Nursing Practice:Acts independently&appropriately within licensescope of knowledge&experienceinpractice area;Continues to evolve with best evidence discoveries;Provides leadership & retains accountabilityfor delegationchoices decisions & outcomes; Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices& outcomes; Exhibits willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities; Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities.

Professional Nursing Process(ANA): Knows understands incorporates &demonstrates(document teach coordinate advocate)standard elements of professional practice: Assess Diagnose Outcomes Identification / Solutions Plan Implement Evaluate.

Professional Development:Participatesin own professional development bymaintainingrequired competencies licenses & certificationsidentifyinglearningneeds&seekingappropriate assistanceor educational offerings;Supportsthelearning &development of others (e.g.staffformal learnerspatientsfamilies community).

CompassionCommunication &Stewardship:Incorporates caringprocess (Caritas)advocacy& appropriate resourceutilizationasan essentialcomponentof nursing practice throughconcrete acts interpersonalrelationships&effective& respectfulwrittenverbal&nonverbal communications.

Environment ofCare:Practices in an environmentally safe professionalmanner; monitors&initiates correctionsor evidence-based practicesincluding those for equipment&material resources;Promotesoptimumphysical&psychological behaviors; Influences effectivejudicious &financially responsible use of resources.

Maintains a working knowledgeof applicablefederal state&local laws/regulations Trinity Health Integrity&Compliance Program&Code ofConduct as well as other policiesprocedures& guidelinesin order toensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest ethical & professional behavior& safe work practices.

Functional Role (not inclusive of titles or advancement career progression)

RNIIindependent:Practice is guided by nursing process&policy/procedure/standards& participation in professional / shared governance;Independently & safely cares for patients common to assigned area ortechnical/operational services. Acts as a resource for others & may serve in intermittent expanded roles.Organizes/ manages / monitorspre & postoperativecare processes; Ensures documentation is obtained /verified /maintained.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from anaccredited school of nursing. ValidRNlicensure authorized in the applicable state(s)of practice/employment.Valid driverslicense whererequired by assignment.

AdditionalQualifications(nice to have)

BaccalaureateofScienceinNursing (BSN)degree from an accredited school of nursing.Specialty credentialing & educational degree according to clinical nursing practice specialty area.

Physical&Mental Requirements & WorkingConditions (General Summary)

Direct Healthcare Services / Indirect Healthcare / Support Services:

• Exposure to conditions which may be considered unpleasant to sight touch sound& /or smell.Occasional

• Exposure to fumes odorsdusts mists & gases biohazards / hazards (mechanical electrical burns chemicals radiation sharp objects etc.).Occasional

• Exposure to or subject to noise infectious waste diseases & conditions.Occasional

• Exposure to interruptions shiftingpriorities& stressfulsituations.Frequent

• Ability to follow tasksthrough tocompletion understand & relate to complex ideas / concepts remember multiple tasks & regimens overlong periodsof time & work on concurrent tasks / projects.Frequent

• Ability to read small print hear sounds & voice / speech patterns give / receive instructions & other verbal communications (in-person& /or over the phone / computer / device / equipment assigned) with some background noise.Frequent

• Perform manual dexterity activities& / or grasping / handling.Occasional

• Ability to climb kneelcrouch & /oroperatefoot controls.Occasional

• Use a computer / other technology.Frequent

• Sitwith the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity.Frequent

• Maintain a safe working environment & use available personal protective equipment (PPE).Continuous

• Comply withTrinity Healths Code of Conduct policies procedures & guidelines.Continuous

• Ability toprovide assistancein the event of an emergency.Occasional

Direct Healthcare Services:

• Perform activities that require standing / walking with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity.Continuous

• Lift a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted.Frequent

• Use upper & lower extremities engage in bending / stooping /reaching& pushing / pulling.Frequent

• Work indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions.Continuous

• Encounter worksites (e.g. patient homes) or travel to worksites that may have variable internal & external environmental conditions.Continuous

• Perform work that involves physical efforts (e.g. transporting moving positioning & / or ambulating patients).Continuous

Indirect Healthcare / Support Services:

• Perform activities that require standing / walking with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity.Frequent

• Lift a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted.Occasional

• Experience oflong periodsof walking / standing / stooping / bending / pulling & / or pushing.Occasional

• Encounter a clinical / patient facing / hands on interactive work environment.Occasional

• Work indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions.Continuous

• Work outdoors with variable external environmental conditions.Occasional

Average Workday Activity:Occasional- O(1% - 33%) Frequent- F(34% - 66%) Continuous- C(67% - 100%)