GRAND TETON ASC - Registered Nurse

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

Job summary

The RN (Admit/ Recovery RN) is responsible for assisting the physician and delivering patient care to those patients undergoing endoscopic or ophthalmic procedures. Able to perform all aspects of patient care regarding pre, and post-procedure, for admission and discharge processes. During admission the focus is on assessing, identifying, and solving nursing care and pre-procedure problems.

The nurse is responsible for starting and monitoring IVs, administering pre-procedure medications, performing pre-procedure instruction and explanation of the patient’s rights and procedures. Able to care for patients in recovery phases I and II. During patient recovery is responsible for monitoring vital signs, providing pain management, providing patient and family education, and ensuring the safety of the patient until discharge into the vehicle of a responsible driver.

He/she will facilitate and demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors at all times.

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

(The Wound Care Associate)

• Ensures patients receiving sedation via anesthesia provider are seen by anesthesia prior to being taken back for procedure (if applicable).

• Assures that the patient history, physical, ASA status and procedural consent forms are signed within seven days of the procedure and are on the chart.

• Assesses the patient’s knowledge and understanding of the procedure.

• Reduces patient anxiety by explaining all procedures thoroughly in a calm and reassuring manner.

• Transports patients to with side rails up and keeps patient beds in lowest position except during patient care/transport.

• Ensures patient safety, comfort and privacy while maintaining confidentiality of patient Protected Health Information (PHI).

• Demonstrates commitment to excellence in guest relations.

• Communicates appropriate information to other members of the healthcare team in a timely manner.

• Ensures that equipment is maintained, repaired, and replaced as needed.

• Participates in overall perioperative department functions including, but not limited to the scheduling of procedures, training of new staff, maintaining appropriate statistics, and assisting with Quality Assurance projects. Also participates in the education to improve self and others, and attending staff meetings and annual educational in-service as required.

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.

Education/

Certification

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Idaho. Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification required.

Experience

Special training or experience in endoscopic/ ophthalmic procedures preferred. Knowledge and understanding of IV sedation medications, their actions, side effects, reversal agents, and precautions required.

Equipment/Technology: Basic computer knowledge.

Language/Communication: Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and speak English.

Mathematical

Skills

Basic Math Skills, dosage calculations.

Mental Capabilities: Can frequently and consistently make sound judgments. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Can adapt to rapidly changing work flows due to changes in the schedule

Interpersonal: Works well with others.

Performance: Can work well under pressure and meet multiple and competing deadlines.