Registered Nurse SAU/PACU

At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the significance each member of the Summit Family has as they impact one another and our patients on a daily basis. Be part of a patient-first environment that lives into our values of: Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Stewardship and Innovation and a place where staff members feel respected and find a strong sense of purpose in their roles, contributing to a familial atmosphere characterized by mutual respect and enjoyment.

The SAU (Surgical Admission Unit) / PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) registered nurse provides skilled nursing assessment, plans and evaluates treatment, and administers appropriate nursing intervention to all patients admitted to the surgery center. The SAU/PACU registered nurse collects, interprets, documents, and communicates patient information in accordance with State and Federal guidelines, rules and regulations applicable to the facility setting.

This is a part-time, 0.8 FTE opportunity based at our Vadnais Heights Surgery Center.  8 hour shifts, Monday - Friday. Must be flexible to float to other Summit surgery centers as needed. 

Schedule:

Week 1: Tues, W, Th, F

Week 2: Mon, W, Th, F

• Required to collect, interpret, record and communicate pertinent data that are relevant to the providing and promoting a safe surgical patient outcome. Data in concurrently assessed for optimum patient care and planned discharge of the ambulatory surgical patient.


• Follows established guidelines for providing administration of safe nursing care


• Organizes equipment and monitoring devices needed to perform assessment


• Utilizes available resources in planning care; utilizes external resource staff as needed (physician’s assistants, MRI / radiology; anesthesia, surgeon preferences.


• Revises plan of care as needed to accommodate patient’s specific needs


• Communicates plan of care to other staff of the center as needed


• Provides direct care to patients, meeting their physiological and psychological needs


• Continuously evaluates the patient’s response to nursing and surgical interventions and modifies plan of care to accommodate change to achieve optimal patient outcomes

Summit's hiring range for this position is $40.77 to $54.34 per hour. The hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, differentials and/or deferred compensation. In addition to our base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our vision of leading a healthy and active lifestyle.  This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off and 401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan. If you are hired at Summit, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and internal equity.

Summit Orthopedics provides the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota and Western Wisconsin with the full spectrum of orthopedic care including sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics, imaging, bracing, therapy, surgery, and post-surgical stays at our Care Suites. Our expert team of physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers and therapists are part of the 1100+ employees who partner to provide quality care designed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Summit Orthopedics is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of federal, state and local governing boards and/or agencies.