Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - HOPD

Great Falls Hospital; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $25,000 Retention Bonus

Job summary

Great Falls Hospital is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to assess and prepare patients for surgery, monitor their recovery, and assist in transitions from hospital care. Candidates must have a current Montana RN license and relevant certifications.

The role requires at least 2-4 years of hospital experience in Med/Surgical or Critical Care Nursing. A retention bonus of up to $25,000 is offered. Join a dedicated team in a facility committed to quality patient care!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and prepare patients for surgery.
• Monitor and provide care for patients during recovery.
• Assist with inpatient transfer or discharge.

Skills

Basic Nursing principles and procedures

Basic office skills

Education

Graduate of RN Nursing Program

Associates or better in Nursing

Job description

Description

Location: Great Falls (Hospital), 3010 15th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405, USA

Retainer Bonus

Up to $25,000 Retention Bonus.

Candidate Eligibility

External Candidates Only.

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.
• Associates or better in Nursing.

Experience

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

Licenses & Certifications

• Current MT RN license, required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS, required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• Basic Life Support.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

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

Pre‑Employment Screening

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

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.