Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - HOPD

Surgery Partners, Inc; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

External candidates only

Job summary

Great Falls Clinic is seeking an experienced perioperative nurse to assess and prepare patients for surgery, monitor and care for them in the recovery phase, and assist with inpatient transfers or discharge from the facility.

This role supports higher acuity patients with chest tubes, central lines, arterial lines, multiple IVs, and post-operative ventilator care, under guidance from providers and the nurse manager.

Qualifications

• Graduate of RN Nursing Program.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of recent hospital experience in Med/Surgical or Critical Care Nursing.
• Current MT RN license, required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS, required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prepare patient for surgery.
• Monitor and care for patient during recovery phase.
• Assist and prepare inpatient transfer or discharge from facility.
• Care for higher acuity patients with chest tubes, central lines, arterial lines, multiple IVs, and ventilator support as needed.

Skills

Nursing

IV skills

Basic office skills

Education

RN nursing program

Job description

• Up To $25,000 Retention Bonus***
• EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY***

At the Great Falls Clinic, we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and exceptional service to our patients. Here you will find excellent nurse to patient ratios. This allows us to provide more personalized care and create stronger connections. You will discover a culture of teamwork, compassion, and an opportunity for professional growth.

Position Overview

Responsible for assessing and preparing patient for surgery, monitoring and caring for patient during recovery phase and assisting and preparing inpatient transfer or discharge from facility. Recovers and monitors higher acuity patients (for HOPD staff if required, training will be provided) with chest tubes and central lines, including arterial lines, multiple IVs and those requiring longer ventilator support post-operatively. Directly cares for both medical and surgical observation patients that are admitted to observation beds from the emergency department, through direct admission, and/or post-surgical status. Receives direction from: Providers, Anesthesia providers, Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse. Gives direction to: LPN, C.N.A.

Education

• Graduate of RN Nursing Program.

Experience

• Minimum of 2-4 years of recent hospital experience in Med/Surgical or Critical Care Nursing. Critical Care experience, preferred.

License/Certification

• Current MT RN license, required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS, required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Basic Nursing principles and procedures.
• IV skills.
• Basic office skills.

Notice Of Pre-employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening

About Us

In 1917, four visionary medical leaders opened a world-class comprehensive health care center, with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness - far from an urban center. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.

We are committed to recruiting the most contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in our 17 local counties.

Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity and safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, great work environment and innovation/technology.

About Great Falls

Great Falls lies approximately halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour travel time of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Great Falls Clinic Hospital are for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Great Falls Clinic, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.