Registered Nurse - PreOp/PACU

Surgery Partners, Inc; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Health Savings Account with employer

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

And more!

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for PreOp/PACU in a same-day surgery setting. You will provide total nursing care per physician orders, monitor supplies, and support patient discharge per center policy.

Must be a graduate nurse with an active RN license plus BLS/ACLS. ASC experience is a plus, with strong clinical judgment and ability to respond in emergencies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse License
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS, ACLS
• ASC Experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for post-operative patients
• Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the post-operative patients
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physicians
• Cares and discharges post-operative patients according to facility policies
• Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidential information

Skills

Nursing Care

Post-Op Assessment

Medication Admin

Patient Discharge

Pain Management

Privacy

Emergency Response

Clinical Judgment

Education

RN License

BLS/ACLS Certification

Job description

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse - PreOp/PACU

Essential Functions

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and centers policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.

Supervision Received: Director of Nursing

Education/ Experience

• Graduate of school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse License
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS, ACLS
• ASC Experience a plus
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for post-operative patients
• Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the post-operative patients
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physicians
• Cares and discharges post-operative patients according to facility policies
• Able to accurately assess need for pain and /or nausea medication
• An order always precedes the administration of medication
• Intended actions and side effects are known
• Medications are documented
• Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidential information
• Provides psychological support to patients and/or families
• Maintains rapport with physicians and other departments providing care for the patients, (i.e.: home x-ray, outside radiology)
• Admits patients to sit-up area
• Performs routine charging of medications and supplies
• Accurately checks charge sheets for supplies used on patients
• Functions independently in emergency situations
• Able to make logical quick decisions based on sound judgment
• Maintains competence through continuing education
• Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure
• Assists in orientation of new employees
• Acts as a resource for new employees
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment
  
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.