RN | Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Logan Health•Kalispell, MT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides primary care to post procedural/post anesthesia patients, including assessment, treatment, care planning, patient education and medical care evaluation. The PACU RN team is responsible for being available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with either scheduled shifts or being on call with a maximum 45 minute response time. Logan Health PACU offers diverse patient care, handling a wide range of post-surgical cases, from orthopedics and general surgery to neurosurgery and cardiac procedures, with patients of all ages (1 month and up). The team fosters an environment of collaboration and trust, working closely with anesthesiologists. Successful PACU nurses at Logan Health are adaptable, proactive, and resilient, with a "go with the flow" attitude, strong critical thinking, and quick decision-making abilities. The team values flexibility and a positive outlook.

Requirements

Montana RN license or multi-state compact license.
ACLS and PALS are needed within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

2 years' prior experience in ICU, ER, or similar settings is preferred.
Adaptable, proactive, and resilient.
A "go with the flow" attitude.
Strong critical thinking.
Quick decision-making abilities.
Flexibility and a positive outlook.

Responsibilities

Provides primary care to post procedural/post anesthesia patients.
Includes assessment, treatment, care planning, patient education and medical care evaluation.
Responsible for being available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with either scheduled shifts or being on call with a maximum 45 minute response time.
Handle a wide range of post-surgical cases, from orthopedics and general surgery to neurosurgery and cardiac procedures, with patients of all ages (1 month and up).
Work closely with anesthesiologists and rely on each other, fostering an environment of collaboration and trust.