RN Hospital (.6) Recovery Room

Billings Clinic•Billings, MT

6d•$39 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Part-Time (.5 - .74) RN position in the Recovery Room (PACU) at Billings Clinic Hospital. The role involves utilizing the nursing process to provide high-quality patient care, incorporating evidence-based practices and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. The position requires maintaining patient records, adhering to safety standards, and managing relevant equipment and pharmacology. The nurse will also participate in performance improvement initiatives and take responsibility for their own professional growth. Consideration is given to the appropriateness of care based on the population specific needs of the patient.

Requirements

Associate (or Diploma) RNs with less than 5 years of RN experience hired into this position must commit to completing their Bachelor of Nursing degree within 4 years after their hire date.
Two (2) years Med Surg experience required if no previous experience in Recovery Room or Critical Care
ACLS certification required
RN licensure at hire
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.
Employees that require a licensed or certification must be properly licensed/certified and the licensure/certification must be in good standing.

Nice To Haves

PALS preferred or to obtained within one year of employment

Responsibilities

Utilizing a holistic approach and evidence based nursing practices, incorporates the nursing process into the goal-directed plan of care for the patient.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to execute a plan of care appropriate to the needs of the patients.
Ensures complete, accurate and timely entry into patient medical record as indicated by patient condition and documentation guidelines, consistent with departmental policies and procedures.
Adheres to Billings Clinic safety standards, policies and practices. Anticipates and identifies problems and safety issues, then initiates appropriate action.
Maintains appropriate skill/knowledge and application of relevant and commonly used equipment specific to area, pharmacology and laboratory values based on disease process or physiological status.
Utilizes evidence based practice, supported by nursing research, within specialty area.
Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of patient/resident care. Incorporates the Magnet Model in transforming the work environment and quality of nursing care.
Takes responsibility for own professional growth and development needs; meets all system/departmental educational requirements.
Demonstrates collaborative, supportive, and caring behaviors in communication with patient’s families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Consideration is given to the appropriateness of care based on the population specific needs of the patient.