emergency services

Job Details
Job Location:    Hospital Main Campus - Idaho Falls, ID
Position Type:    Part Time
Education Level:    Accredited Nursing Program
Salary Range:    Undisclosed
Job Category:    Health Care

Description

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team

JOB SUMMARY:       

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the hospital setting. Communicates with physicians/nurse manager/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient's condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision to include the duties of the Registered Nurse

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes: pediatric, geriatric and the general adult patient population.

2. Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.

3. Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.

4. Ability to perform glucometer, and EBL90 testing (point-of-care testing) per Clinical Laboratory's and the patient care unit's policies and procedures.

5. Ability to interpret results of laboratory tests including following any protocols and notification of providers.

6. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.

7. Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.

8. Follow the five medication rights and reduce the potential for medication errors. Scanning of medications in the electronic record is an expectation for safety except in emergency scenarios.

9. Formulates an education plan for patients based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in education as appropriate.

10. Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.

ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW:

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:  Graduate of an accredited RN program. Current RN licensure in the state of Idaho. Current BLS required, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC preferred Successful completion of ACLS and PALS course within 6 months of hire and renewal every 2 years prior to expiration. Successful completion of TNCC within 18 months of hire. Complete a basic dysrhythmia class with a grade of 84% or higher within 6 weeks of hire date, if no prior telemetry experience. If prior telemetry experience and previous course has been taken a test may be taken to demonstrate competency

Experience:  Emergency Department experience is preferred. 2 years of hospital nursing is recommended.

Equipment/Technology:  Basic computer knowledge.  

Language/Communication:  Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and speak English. Ability to communicate in a professional manner with patients, families, coworkers, physicians, and leadership.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers. Able to calculate correct doses by applying necessary formulas as needed.

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