GRAND TETON ASC - Licensed Practical Nurse

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

The endoscopy/ ophthalmology practical nurse provides nursing care to patients being admitted for endoscopic and ophthalmic procedures as well as following discharge from the endoscopy/ ophthalmology procedure room in either an asleep but arrousable post procedure state or an awake post sedation state through discharge to home. During the admission process the nursing role focuses 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.

During the recovery phase upon discharge from the endoscopy suite/ ophthalmology operating room, the nurse 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 must facilitate and demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors at all times.

Benefits

Taking care of 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.

About mountain view

Mountain View Hospital and our 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 Nurse in the state of Idaho. Current BLS certification.

Experience

One year of general nursing experience preferred.

Equipment/Technology: Basic computer knowledge.

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

Mathematical

Skills

General high school math.

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

Interpersonal: Works well with others.

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