Registered Nurse - PreOp/PACU - PRN

Surgery Partners, Inc; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc in Bozeman, MT is seeking a Registered Nurse for PreOp/PACU PRN to provide compassionate nursing care in a same-day surgery setting, following physician orders and center policies while monitoring supplies and documentation. The ideal candidate will be a graduate of nursing school with a current RN license and BLS/ACLS certification; ASC experience is a plus.

You will assess patients, administer medications, manage pain and nausea, discharge patients per policy, and

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 symptoms, reactions, abnormalities and changes in patients.
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by physicians.
• Cares and discharges post-operative patients per facility policies.
• Ability to assess need for pain and/or nausea medication.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Provides psychological support to patients and families.
• Maintains rapport with physicians and other departments.

Skills

Post-operative care

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Patient discharge planning

Emergency response

Privacy & confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

BLS/ACLS

Nursing degree

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.