Rn Operating Room Perioperative

Job Summary:

The Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled nursing care in the perioperative setting including pre-operative, operating room, and post-anesthesia care (PACU) for pediatric and adult patients. This role involves patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of surgical care to ensure a safe and positive surgical experience. The RN collaborates with the surgical team and maintains readiness for on-call PACU coverage, emphasizing strong clinical skills and effective communication.

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate perioperative nursing care for pediatric and adult patients.
• Provide direct patient care in pre-operative, operating room, and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) settings.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical process.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary surgical teams.
• Maintain readiness for on-call PACU coverage, including pediatric patients.
• Adhere to established protocols and standards for surgical nursing care.

• Registered Nurse license valid in Montana or a compact state.
• Minimum of 2 years RN experience.
• Current certifications in ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), and BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Strong clinical assessment and perioperative nursing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.

• Experience in operating room nursing and post-anesthesia care.
• Prior experience with pediatric surgical patients.

• On-call PACU coverage required, including pediatric cases.
• Work environment includes pre-op, OR, and PACU surgical settings.

• Shift assignments include pre-operative, operating room, and post-anesthesia care shifts.
• On-call duties for PACU coverage as scheduled.