Charge Registered Nurse - PreOp/PACU
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JOB TITLE: Charge Registered Nurse - PreOp/PACU
Essential Functions:
Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and centers policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.
Supervision Received: Director of Nursing
Education/ Experience:
- Graduate of school of nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse License
- Current American Heart Assn. BLS, ACLS
- ASC Experience a plus
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for post-operative patients
- Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the post-operative patients
- Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physicians
- Cares and discharges post-operative patients according to facility policies
- Able to accurately assess need for pain and /or nausea medication
- An order always precedes the administration of medication
- Intended actions and side effects are known
- Medications are documented
- Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidential information
- Provides psychological support to patients and/or families
- Maintains rapport with physicians and other departments providing care for the patients, (i.e.: home x-ray, outside radiology)
- Admits patients to sit-up area
- Performs routine charging of medications and supplies
- Accurately checks charge sheets for supplies used on patients
- Functions independently in emergency situations
- Able to make logical quick decisions based on sound judgment
- Maintains competence through continuing education
- Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure
- Assists in orientation of new employees
- Acts as a resource for new employees
- Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- And more!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Qualifications
Skills
Behaviors
Motivations
Education
Required
Associates or better in Nursing or related field.
Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Registered Nurse
Advanced Cardiac Life Sup
Basic Life Support
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Freqently Asked Questions
In Bozeman, MT, Charge Registered Nurses oversee post-op patients by integrating local protocols with standard practices, ensuring swift pain and nausea assessments, and coordinating closely with surgery teams. Their role balances clinical expertise with hands-on supply management, essential in same-day surgical centers like Surgery Partners.
Montana surgical facilities prioritize Charge Registered Nurses holding active RN licenses, ACLS, and BLS certifications. Experience with ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) is a plus, reflecting the region’s emphasis on advanced cardiac life support and emergency readiness in perioperative environments.
Advancement often involves gaining leadership in clinical coordination, expanding expertise in preop/pacu care, and pursuing certifications like CNOR or nurse educator credentials. In Bozeman, networking with Surgery Partners and engaging in continuing education supports upward mobility in nursing management.
Surgery Partners emphasizes autonomy in patient care decisions and supply charge accuracy, fostering a proactive environment. Their focus on comprehensive benefits combined with a strong commitment to workforce diversity creates a supportive workplace distinct from typical hospital settings.
Surgery Partners facilitates ongoing education through CEU programs aligned with re-licensure requirements, encourages skill-building relevant to ambulatory surgery, and provides resources to orient new staff. This ensures Charge Registered Nurses stay current with evolving surgical nursing standards.
In Bozeman, Charge Registered Nurses typically earn between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, reflecting the area's healthcare market and surgery center demand. Surgery Partners usually offers salaries within this range, combined with comprehensive benefits enhancing overall compensation.
Bozeman's growing healthcare sector, including ambulatory surgery centers, has increased demand for Charge Registered Nurses skilled in preoperative and post-anesthesia care. This trend offers stable opportunities but requires adaptability to a multi-disciplinary surgical environment.
Bozeman's smaller city layout means most Charge Registered Nurses benefit from shorter commutes and access to outdoor recreation, enhancing work-life balance. However, seasonal population influxes can influence local traffic and scheduling flexibility.
Candidates should highlight skills in patient assessment, emergency judgment, medication administration, and supply management. Familiarity with ambulatory surgical workflows and certifications like ACLS and BLS are critical to match Bozeman’s clinical standards.
Effective communication, timely reporting of patient status changes, and proactive coordination with radiology and home services are key. Surgery Partners values nurses who maintain professional rapport and facilitate multidisciplinary teamwork to optimize patient outcomes.
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