Registered Nurse (RN) (Prn) - Pre-Op/Pacu

Surgery Partners Careers • Post Falls, ID

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About The Position

Northwest Specialty Pre-Op/PACU Unit is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care in both pre-operative and recovery settings. The position is per diem and is likely to require one shift per week. The typical patient-to-nurse ratio is 2:1, though it may vary based on department needs. The nurse uses the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to direct or provide nursing care. Duties also include delegating nursing assignments, preparing schedules, overseeing admissions and discharges, and monitoring and ordering medicines and supplies.

Northwest Specialty Hospital is locally physician-owned and operated and includes 10 operating rooms, 30 inpatient beds, and clinics and services across multiple specialties in Kootenai County. The hospital highlights its patient-care and employee-satisfaction awards, supportive culture, and benefits package. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure in the State of Idaho.
• Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Obtain ACLS certification within six months of employment.
• Obtain PALS certification within six months of employment.
• Demonstrated verbal and written English communication skills for safe, effective patient care and documentation.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others.
• Awareness of professional nursing standards and the ability to perform in accordance with them.

Nice To Haves

• Previous PACU, critical care, or emergency room experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Direct or provide professional nursing care in the Pre-Op/PACU Unit, working in both pre-operative and recovery settings.
• Use the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to direct or provide nursing care.
• Delegate nursing assignments.
• Prepare schedules.
• Oversee admissions and discharges.
• Monitor and order medicines and supplies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options in benefit-eligible positions.
• Growth opportunities, ongoing education, training, and leadership courses.
• A 401(k) retirement plan.
• Discounts throughout the hospital and community.
• Wellness benefits, including weight-loss challenges, access to a dietitian, and discounted gym memberships.
• Company-sponsored sporting events, barbecues, and holiday parties.
• A culture that promotes and supports work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed