What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at Bighorn Surgery Center?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Ambulatory Oral Surgery Center team. The RN is responsible for providing safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will possess extensive clinical experience including critical care, peri-operative , pediatric and outpatient care. The RN supports patient assessment, sedation/anesthesia care, infection prevention, patient education, and post-operative recovery.
Duties
- Performs comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments, including medical history, medication reconciliation, allergies, and vital signs.
- Verifies informed consent, surgical site, procedure, and patient identity in compliance with Universal Protocol.
- Administers medications safely per provider orders and facility policy, including IV medications, oral medications, and emergency medications.
- Monitors patients receiving moderate or deep sedation/general anesthesia and recognizes complications or adverse reactions.
- Provides post-anesthesia and post-operative nursing care, including pain management, airway monitoring, and discharge readiness assessment.
- Educates patients and caregivers on post-operative instructions, medications, and follow-up care.
- Maintains accurate, timely, and complete patient documentation in the medical record.
- Participates in surgical time-outs and safety checks.
Qualifications
- Current, unrestricted Montana state Registered Nurse license.
- Current BLS certification (ACLS and PALS required after onboarding).
- Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations including children, and individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions.
- Experience with pediatric population preferred
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $45