What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge Nurse - PACU RN position at Surgery Partners Brand?
At the Great Falls Clinic Hospital, 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 the daily flow of perioperative patients in the Pre-Op/PACU areas.
Responsible to plan, implement, and evaluate care for surgical patients. This encompasses patient issues, staffing
issues, schedule issues, and daily problem solving. Ensures staff adhere to patient safety standards, and
documentation requirements according to CPAN standards, recommended practices. Works cooperatively with:
Providers, Healthcare Professionals, and Allied Health Staff. Works collaboratively daily with the Great Falls Hospital
PACU Supervisor. Receives direction from: Director of Perioperative Services, Anesthesia, Surgeons,
and Chief Nursing Officer. Gives directions to: Pre-Op/PACU staff
EDUCATION:
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing program or school
- BSN, preferred
EXPERIENCE:
- 2 years of previous experience in PACU
- Previous Charge experience, preferred.
- Critical Care nursing experience, preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
- MT State Nursing License
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- CPAN or ASPAN, desired
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Basic Nursing Principles and Procedures
- Principles of Asepsis
- CPAN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice
- Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform the essential functions of the position
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 about 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 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.