Registered Nurse - PreOp/PACU - PRN

Surgery Partners Brand; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Surgery Partners Brand is seeking a Registered Nurse for PreOp/PACU on a PRN basis in Bozeman, MT. You will provide nursing care in a same-day surgery setting, following physician orders and center policies.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, maintaining patient privacy, and supporting post-anesthesia recovery. Current RN license, BLS, and ACLS are required, with associates or higher in nursing. Per diem hours available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of nursing school.
• Current Registered Nurse license.
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS, ACLS

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in a same-day surgery setting.
• Monitor and document patient conditions and responses.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physicians.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Assist in orientation of new employees and provide support to staff

Skills

Postoperative care

Pain management

Medication administration

Patient privacy

Critical thinking

Emergency response

Education

Associates or higher in Nursing

RN license

Tools

ACLS

BLS

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

E ducation/ Experience:

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

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 organizationis 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 organizationiscommitted 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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better in Nursing or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Registered Nurse

Advanced Cardiac Life Sup

Basic Life Support

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