RN - Pre​/Post​/PACU - Surgical Services

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We are looking for an energetic, creative, and excited Perioperative RN to join our pre-op/ PACU team! We are a dynamic, tight-knit group who enjoy evidence based, patient centric perioperative care. We love what we do and fully support each other in the exceptional care we provide our patients.

Schedule:

• 0.75-1.0
  
  FTE (30-40 Hours)
• 10 Hour Shifts
• Mon-Fri

Compensation:

• $42.66/hr + DOE
• $3.00/hr OR Differential
• Robust Benefits Package

• Cover Preop/PACU RN call as noted above with an arrival time of 30 minutes or less from the call-in.
• Act as patient advocate for surgical and procedural patients.
• Evaluates patients and appropriately communicates pertinent information to surgeon or CRNA.
• Initiates and maintains IVs as ordered.
• Develop and individualized perioperative plan of care for each patient, and implementing this plan by:
  • a. protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous sources;
  • b. administering medications safely and correctly;
  • c. facilitating optimal surgical outcome for the patient through peri-operative care providing constant, careful observation and evaluation of patient’s condition;
  • d. performing interventions to maintain normothermia;
  • e. protecting the patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy; and
  • f. providing age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice
• Provides nursing care during the post-anesthesia phase of surgery that is appropriate to the age and comorbidities of the patient served and in conformance with hospital policy, AORN standards, and ASPAN standards of care.
• Collaborate effectively with other disciplines as applicable (e.g., radiology, lab, Med‑Surg, ICU, etc.)
• Demonstrates the ability for immediate and knowledgeable response in emergency situations.
• Follows established protocols and maintains a safe environment for post‑anesthesia phase of surgery

Current unrestricted Montana RN license or Multistate Compact RN license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 3 months of hire

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 3 months of hire

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure and make quick decisions

Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

2 years Preop/PACU experience

ASPAN certification