Charge Nurse - PACU RN

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program or schoolBSN, preferred
• Previous Charge experience, preferred.
• Critical Care nursing experience, preferred.
• Licenses/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

Requirements

• 2+ years of previous experience in PACU

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• 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

Benefits

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 Great Falls

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.

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.