Charge Nurse - PACU RN

Great Falls Hospital • Great Falls, MT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the daily flow of perioperative patients in the Pre-Op/PACU areas. Responsible to plan, implement, and evaluate care for surgical patients. This encompasses patient issues, staffing issues, schedule issues, and daily problem solving. Ensures staff adhere to patient safety standards, and documentation requirements according to CPAN standards, recommended practices. Works cooperatively with: Providers, Healthcare Professionals, and Allied Health Staff. Works collaboratively daily with the Great Falls Hospital PACU Supervisor. Receives direction from: Director of Perioperative Services, Anesthesia, Surgeons, and Chief Nursing Officer. Gives directions to: Pre-Op/PACU staff.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program or school
• 2+ years of previous experience in PACU
• MT State Nursing License
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• Basic Nursing Principles and Procedures
• Principles of Asepsis
• CPAN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform the essential functions of the position

Nice To Haves

• BSN
• Previous Charge experience
• Critical Care nursing experience
• CPAN or ASPAN certification

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily flow of perioperative patients in the Pre-Op/PACU areas.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate care for surgical patients.
• Address patient issues, staffing issues, and schedule issues.
• Perform daily problem solving.
• Ensure staff adhere to patient safety standards and documentation requirements according to CPAN standards and recommended practices.
• Work cooperatively with Providers, Healthcare Professionals, and Allied Health Staff.
• Collaborate daily with the Great Falls Hospital PACU Supervisor.
• Give directions to Pre-Op/PACU staff.

Benefits

• Excellent nurse to patient ratios
• Culture of teamwork, compassion, and opportunity for professional growth
• Pre-employment screening includes criminal background check, drug screening, and health and immunizations screening.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree