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

JOB SUMMARY

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 075 10

FTE 30 40 Hours Unique Call Schedule
10 Hour Shifts Mon Fri Compensation 4266hr DOE
300hr OR Differential Robust Benefits Package

Cover PreopPACU RN call as noted above with an arrival time of 30 minutes or less from the call inAct as patient advocate for surgical and procedural patients

Evaluates patients and appropriately communicates pertinent information to surgeon or CRNAInitiates and maintains IVs as ordered

Develop and individualized perioperative plan of care for each patient and implementing this plan bya 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 patients condition; d performing interventions to maintain normothermia; e protecting the patients 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 eg 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

Bachelors degree in nursing 2 years PreopPACU experience ASPAN certification Computer skills EHR skills Microsoft word Excel Cerner