Job Title: RN PACU

Location: Great Falls, MT

Full time

Shift Information: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, calls.

Guaranteed Hours: 40

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to $48,175.19 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• MT RN (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road