Registered Nurse (RN) (PRN) - Surgery Center
Post Falls, Idaho
Posted Aug 18
- Unit
- PACU
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 1 a week
- Nurse to patient
- 1:2
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
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About this role
Northwest Specialty Surgery Center PACU Unit is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused RN to join the team!
This position will be per-diem position, likely 1-shift per week!
In this fast-paced role you will direct and provide professional nursing care in our PACU/Pre-Op Unit. In this unit you will be expected to work both pre-op and recovery. The typical patient to nurse ratio is 2:1, but can vary based on department needs. You will utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to direct or provide nursing care. Individuals in this role perform such duties as delegating nursing assignments, preparing schedules, overseeing admissions and discharges, and monitoring and ordering medicines and supplies.
Qualifications and Preferred
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Experience
Previous PACU, critical care or emergency room experience strongly preferred Current RN licensure in the State of Idaho BSN preferred Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification ACLS certification within six months of employment PALS certification within six months of employment Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards Ability to relate and work effectively with others Aware of professional nursing standards and performs in accordance with them
About Northwest Specialty Hospital
Northwest Specialty Hospital is widely known for being a center of excellence and is proudly owned and operated by local physicians. The physicians have invested personally, professionally and financially in the care of the patients and the staff. They have dedicated their lives to creating a hospital that allows them to practice on their own terms and do what’s best for patients. Northwest Specialty Hospital includes 12 operating rooms and 28 inpatient beds, along with a variety of clinics and services throughout Kootenai County, that span across multiple specialties.
Northwest Specialty Hospital has earned numerous awards for patient care, surgical skill, medical care, and employee satisfaction. Northwest Specialty Hospital has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest for seven consecutive years!! Companies throughout Washington and Idaho were selected based on employee feedback about benefits, work environment, job satisfaction, and other factors. We continue to receive this distinguished honor based on our great company culture, patient focused approach, and robust benefits package!
Some of our amazing perks and benefits offered to employees are
Company-sponsored events such as sporting events, BBQs and holiday parties Comprehensive health care coverage with options for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (in benefit eligible positions) Growth opportunities, ongoing education, training, leadership courses A generous 401K retirement plan A variety of discounts throughout the hospital and community are available to employees Wellness benefits offered to staff such as: weight loss challenges, access to a dietitian, and discount gym memberships Culture that promotes and supports work/life balance
**Northwest Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.**
- Licenses & Certifications
- Required
- Registered Nurse
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Requirements
- RN
- State of Idaho RN licensure
- Nursing policy compliance
- Patient treatment planning
- PACU experience
- Care plan evaluation
- Nursing
- RN License
- Team leadership
- BLS Certification
Place
- City
- Post Falls, Idaho
- State price level
- 5% below the national average
- Beds
- 31
Idaho index 95.5, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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