Pre/Post Operative Registered Nurse

YELLOWSTONE SURGERY CENTER • Billings, MT

4d • $39 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-Op/Phase 1 PACU, Phase 2 Post-Op Registered Nurse provides safe, compassionate, high-quality surgical patient care throughout the perioperative experience. The role delivers direct nursing care, patient education, assessment, monitoring, and recovery support before and after surgery. The RN works closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to provide individualized care at Yellowstone Surgery Center.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current state RN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of PACU/Pre-Op experience, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center.
• Two years of ICU experience may be considered instead of PACU experience.
• ACLS certification preferred, or obtained as soon as possible after starting employment.
• PALS certification preferred, or obtained as soon as possible after starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, therapeutic, high-quality care to pre-operative and post-anesthesia patients using the nursing process and nursing diagnoses, while setting appropriate priorities.
• Carry out physician orders accurately and promptly, and document all activities appropriately.
• Complete patient charting accurately, concisely, and promptly.
• Complete discharge procedures safely, including providing post-operative instructions and assisting patients to their vehicles.
• Respond appropriately in emergent situations.
• Follow AORN Recommended Practices and Center policies.
• Communicate with patients and families in a positive, supportive, and professional manner.
• Initiate and participate in patient and family education.
• Make pre-operative phone calls for verbal patient assessments and review pre-operative instructions.
• Make post-operative phone calls and communicate concerns or problems as needed.
• Communicate appropriate patient care information to surgeons and anesthesiologists.
• Collaborate with the surgical team using a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Assist visitors, staff, and physicians while demonstrating excellent guest relations.
• Participate in orientation for new employees, students, and approved program participants.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, communication groups, and in-service programs.
• Work cooperatively and maintain professional boundaries, demonstrating respectful behavior toward patients, families, physicians, and co-workers.
• Participate in quality assurance monitoring.
• Observe safety precautions and comply with facility health and safety procedures.
• Follow OSHA Universal Precautions guidelines and use PPE properly.
• Maintain required professional licenses and certifications.
• Comply with cost-containment practices and take responsibility for personal conduct and professional behavior.
• Perform duties in various peri-operative areas as requested by the supervisor and support operational and patient-care needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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