RN - PAT

At the Great Falls Clinic Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and exceptional service to our patients. Here you will find excellent nurse to patient ratios. This allows us to provide more personalized care and create stronger connections. You will discover a culture of teamwork, compassion, and an opportunity for professional growth.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Preoperative Admission Nurse (PAT) assures that all patients are assessed prior to their operative procedure and/or other invasive procedure. The PAT nurse collects and analyzes patient current and past medical/surgical history; coordinates pre-testing, treatments and assessments. PAT nurse educates patients and caregivers regarding procedure and surgery. Works collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologist, surgical services manager/staff and outpatient staff to ensure patient is optimized for surgery. Gives direction to: Patients, families, ancillary staff. Receives direction from: Director of Surgical Services, CNO and Anesthesia staff.
EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree, preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years experience in surgical nursing

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current State of Montana RN or LPN/LVN License
• CPR

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Preparation of surgical patients and policy development experience.
• Needs to be highly skilled in interaction with people at all levels of the organization, especially physicians.
• Teh Pre-Testing Nurse needs to be highly skilled in clinical assessment of patients' current health status and past medical history.
• Must possess exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, be customer service oriented and work as an integral part of the team.
• Requires flexibility, independent thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Must be able to handle a busy work load.

NOTICE OF PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening

ABOUT US:
In 1917, four visionary medical leaders opened a world-class comprehensive health care center, with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness - far from an urban center. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.
We are committed to recruiting the most contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in our 17 local counties.
Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity and safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, great work environment and innovation/technology.
ABOUT GREAT FALLS:
Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Great Falls Clinic Hospital are for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Great Falls Clinic, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.