Registered Nurse - PreOp/PACU - PRN

Surgery Partners, Inc; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for PreOp/PACU on a PRN basis in the Bozeman area. The role focuses on delivering patient-centered nursing care in a same-day surgery setting, adhering to physician orders and center policies.

You will monitor supplies usage and assist with charge capture as part of daily operations. The ideal candidate is a graduate nurse with an active RN license and BLS/ACLS certifications, with ASC experience a plus, able to respond quickly in emergencies

Qualifications

• Graduate of school of nursing
• Current Registered Nurse License
• Current BLS/ACLS certifications
• ASC experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in provision of nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting
• Monitor and control use of supplies and charging
• Administer medications and treatments ordered by physicians
• Care and discharge post-operative patients according to center policies
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality
• Provide support to patients and families and collaborate with care team

Skills

Postoperative care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Pain management

Emergency response

Education

RN license

BLS (American Heart Association)

ACLS

Job description

JOB TITLE

Registered Nurse - PreOp/PACU PRN

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

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.