Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - HOPD
About the role
Responsible for assessing and preparing patients for surgery, monitoring and caring for patients 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.
Responsibilities
- Assesses and prepares patients for surgery
- Makes rounds to monitor and care for patients during recovery phase
- Assists and prepares inpatient transfer or discharge from facility
- Recovers and monitors higher acuity patients with chest tubes and central lines
- Directly cares for medical and surgical observation patients admitted from the emergency department, through direct admission, and/or post-surgical status
Requirements
- Graduate of RN Nursing Program
- Minimum of 2-4 years of recent hospital experience in Med/Surgical or Critical Care Nursing
- Critical Care experience preferred
Qualifications
- Current MT RN license
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
Skills
- Basic Nursing principles and procedures
- IV skills
- Basic office skills
Benefits
At the Great Falls Clinic, you will find excellent nurse to patient ratios, a culture of teamwork, compassion, and professional growth opportunities. External candidates only.
Pay
Up To $25,000 Retention Bonus
Schedule
Position details regarding schedule will be provided upon interview.
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 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 approximately 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 travel time 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.