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RN, Outpatient – Extended Recovery Unit - 10 hrs/wk – Mondays Only

Sanford Health · Weston, WI · $32.00–$48.00 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time a recovering patient suddenly became unstable. What did you do?

What they are checking: Calm, fast response to emergencies, since recovery patients can decline quickly.

What draws you to a small, specialized, part-time role like this?

What they are checking: Whether the limited schedule fits their goals, which predicts whether they stay.

What would you do

This is a highly autonomous environment. How do you handle a patient who is not meeting discharge criteria near the end of the day?

What they are checking: Independent judgment and escalation when a patient might need admission instead of discharge.

You work only on Mondays for ten hours. How do you stay current on unit changes and your skills between shifts?

What they are checking: Whether a nurse with one shift a week can stay current and safe.

About the work

This unit cares for post-cath and post-op patients. What complications do you watch for after a cardiac catheterization?

What they are checking: Recognizing bleeding, hematoma, rhythm problems and poor limb circulation after a cath procedure.

How do you assess and manage the access site after a femoral or radial procedure?

What they are checking: Specific hands-on skill with access sites, where missed bleeding can become dangerous.

Walk me through how you decide a post-op patient is safe to go home that day.

What they are checking: Discharge criteria judgment, including pain, nausea, vital signs and having a safe ride home.

How do you teach a patient going home after a cath or surgery so they know what to watch for?

What they are checking: Clear discharge teaching that helps patients spot problems at home.

How do you manage pain and nausea for a same-day patient so they can go home comfortably?

What they are checking: Practical symptom control that supports safe same-day discharge.

How do you hand off a patient who needs to be admitted after all?

What they are checking: Clear communication at transitions so nothing is lost when plans change.

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The full job description

As published by Sanford Health.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. 

 Work Shift: 10 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 10

 Compensation: Salary Range: $32.00 - $48.00



 Union Position: No

 Department Details 💙 Specialty Nursing with Work-Life Balance! ~No weekends or holidays ~Only 10 hours per week (0900-1900) ~Highly autonomous practice environment ~Specialized care for post-cath and post-operative patients Make a difference in a focused specialty area while enjoying flexibility and independence! Summary The Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients. Facilitates health care services for patients in outpatient settings in cooperation with the health care team. Job Description Responsible for the coordination of care, patient assessment, patient education, and various other nursing interventions. Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate outpatient care. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting. Functions within the scopes and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Sanford Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct. Qualifications Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred. Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific licensure, competencies and certifications. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

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