Registered Nurse - PACU; Nights, FTE in Big Sky, MT

Position: Registered Nurse - PACU (Nights, 0.75 FTE) Location: Big Sky Overview Job Description Status: Full-Time, 0.75 FTE. Shift: Nights. This position will be on call Sunday - Thursday nights ). JOB SUMMARY Provides direct patient care to neonate through geriatric patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Assists with the maintenance of PACU equipment and inventory. Participates in performance improvement activities. Coordinates nursing care for operating room patients during the immediate postoperative period; responsible for monitoring patient’s physiological status in the immediate postoperative environment. Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist continuously, and as needed, about patient conditions; receives direction for patient management. Intercedes to maintain optimum homeostasis. Will cross-train for a minimum role in OR, infection control, moderate sedation and environment of care. KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE PACU or other critical care experience required EDUCATION Graduate of professional school of nursing. Nurses involved in the care of orthopedic and spine patients must adhere to defined educational and competency requirements in compliance with DNV Orthopedic and Spine certification. Nurses providing care to orthopedic and spine patients must complete specialty-specific education and validate competency annually. Nurses are expected to participate in continuing education activities relevant to orthopedic and spine care, including updates on clinical guidelines, emerging technologies, and best practices. Educational areas may include, but are not limited to: • Musculoskeletal system anatomy and physiology • ERAS • Pain management strategies • Mobility and safety • Prevention of complications such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), infection, and pressure injuries • Glucose management • Compartment syndrome LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY Current Montana License as a Registered Nurse. BLS/ACLS certification required. Certification in Med/Surg and /or Geriatric Nursing preferred. PALS preferred. Aptitudes Ability to achieve cognitive, organization and emotional maturity to deal effectively with multiple tasks, stresses, deadlines, difficult situations and/or customers. Possesses interpersonal/communication skills necessary for effective, non-judgmental, and empathetic patient care and customer relations. Open to feedback and open to a changing environment, which requires flexibility in scheduling and department assignments. #J-18808-Ljbffr