Pre-Op​/PACU Registered Nurse

Overview

The Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse is responsible for the practice of professional nursing which includes assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patients of all age groups (pediatric through geriatric). The RN is trained to competently manage the surgical patient through both the pre-admission and post-anesthesia processes. The RN will provide advocacy and care for the patient, during the pre-admission process, successfully assisting the patient to prepare for surgery and ensuring that all pre-operative processes have been followed and met.

The RN collaborates with surgical personnel, clinic personnel, surgeons, anesthesia providers, and ancillary service providers. The RN should have a working knowledge of PACU nursing and participate in the call rotation, if required. Successful candidates will have a passion for customer service excellence, teamwork and enjoy working in a fast-paced, professional environment.

• Assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patients of all ages in the pre-admission and PACU stages.
• Collaborate with surgical personnel, clinic personnel, surgeons, anesthesia providers, and ancillary service providers.
• Provide advocacy and care for patients during the pre-admission process and ensure pre-operative processes are followed.
• Participate in the call rotation as required and maintain knowledge of PACU nursing.
• Support a fast-paced, professional environment and commitment to customer service excellence.

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with pre-admission/surgery experience.
• RNs must have a minimum of an associate’s degree in nursing, with BSN preferred.
• Active licensure in the State of Montana.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider Certifications are required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required within the first year of employment.

Mon-Fri (call coverage on nights and weekends on shared schedule)

Barrett Hospital & Health Care provides the people of southwestern Montana with quality healthcare services. Recognized as a leader in rural health facilities, we have been named as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital for 14 years and a Top 20 CAH 7 times from among over 1300 critical access hospitals across the nation. We continually strive for clinical excellence, with patient safety our top priority.

Barrett Hospital & Healthcare is an 18-bed facility with an impressive array of technology, ancillary services and a thriving physician clinic with regional respect for quality expertise.

Located in Dillon, Montana, our community is renowned for scenic outdoor experiences, including cross-country, downhill and backcountry skiing, blue ribbon fly-fishing, world class hunting, and extensive hiking and biking opportunities. Nestled in the northern Rocky Mountains, the City of Dillon is home to an excellent school system and is home to the University of Montana Western campus. We invite you to join our team and enjoy an adventurous Montana lifestyle!

• 403(b) with Employer match
• PTO/Sick Leave
• Health insurance
• Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• Offering a variety of optional health and well-being plans