Pleasant View Surgery Center is seeking a qualified Full Time Pre-Op/PACU Nurse to administer diligent care to outpatient surgery patients via monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment. This position will be four 8 or 10 hour shifts depending on the surgery day. No weekends. No call. Paid holidays. The PACU nurse will provide care for post-operative patients recovering from general, regional, and local anesthesia. Full-time Reports to PACU Supervisor Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for the surgical procedure Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about the procedure Assess patients' post-operative condition Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria Log all findings in patient files Answer patient questions and ensure patient comfort Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies Requirements/Preferences Current Idaho Registered Nurse license and

BLS & ACLS

certification required. Candidate must possess general clinical competency in acute patient care Candidate must demonstrate aptitude for maintaining pace of abbreviated patient encounters, Candidate must demonstrate ability to gather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care Previous ambulatory surgery experience is preferred

Job Type:

Full-time Expected hours: 32.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

License/Certification:

RN License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Post Falls, ID 83854 (Required)

Work Location:

In person