Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse
About The Position
Position Summary: The Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse is responsible for the practice of professional nursing which includes assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patients of all age groups (pediatric through geriatric). The RN is trained to competently manage the surgical patient through both the pre-admission and post-anesthesia processes. The RN will provide advocacy and care for the patient, during the pre-admission process, successfully assisting the patient to prepare for surgery and ensuring that all pre-operative processes have been followed and met. The RN collaborates with surgical personnel, clinic personnel, surgeons, anesthesia providers, and ancillary service providers. The RN should have a working knowledge of PACU nursing and participate in the call rotation, if required. Successful candidates will have a passion for customer service excellence, teamwork and enjoy working in a fast-paced, professional environment. Shift: Mon-Fri (call coverage on nights and weekends on shared schedule)
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with pre-admission/surgery experience.
- RNs must have a minimum of an associate’s degree in nursing, with BSN preferred.
- All applicants must have active licensure in the State of Montana.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider Certifications are required.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required within the first year of employment.
Nice To Haves
- passion for customer service excellence
- teamwork
- enjoy working in a fast-paced, professional environment
- working knowledge of PACU nursing
Responsibilities
- assessment
- planning
- intervention
- evaluation of patients of all age groups (pediatric through geriatric)
- competently manage the surgical patient through both the pre-admission and post-anesthesia processes
- provide advocacy and care for the patient, during the pre-admission process, successfully assisting the patient to prepare for surgery and ensuring that all pre-operative processes have been followed and met
- collaborates with surgical personnel, clinic personnel, surgeons, anesthesia providers, and ancillary service providers
- participate in the call rotation, if required
Benefits
- 403(b) with Employer match
- PTO/Sick Leave
- Health insurance
- Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance
- Offering a variety of optional health and well-being plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
