PREOP/PACU - Registered Nurse
Idaho Falls, Idaho
LPN
Posted Aug 10
- Unit
- PreOp/PACU
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- LPN
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About this role
Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team!
JOB
Summary
The Pre-Admission nurse will phone patients prior surgery to obtain a thorough and comprehensive medical history from them, give pre-op instructions, initiate pre-op teaching and clarify the patient’s understanding of the procedure, intended anesthetic approach, expected outcomes and personal responsibilities. They must work in concert with the Scheduling Clerk for optimum utilization of the O. R. schedule, suites, personnel and equipment. They must be alert for potential problems encountered during the interview and handle them appropriately.
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They will at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with patients, colleagues, and supervisors. 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. 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. Qualifications Education/
Certification
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensure as a Registered Nurse or LPN in the state of Idaho. Current BLS required.
Experience
Background in medical/surgical nursing required.
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Requirements
- Education/
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensure as a Registered Nurse or LPN in the state of Idaho. Current BLS required.
- Background in medical/surgical nursing required.
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Place
- City
- Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Median rent
- $1,075/mo
- Local household income
- $73,110/yr
- Metro price level
- 6% below the national average
- CMS overall rating
- 3 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 43
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Idaho Falls area index 94.4, where 100 is the national average.
Idaho Falls sits along the Snake River in eastern Idaho, offering a mix of outdoor access and small-city pace. The downtown riverwalk and greenbelt provide a scenic gathering spot. It serves as a regional medical hub, making it a practical landing spot for nurses seeking a quieter mountain-town-adjacent lifestyle.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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You are weighing Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls, Idaho—a hospital setting in Eastern Idaho where public postings have called out Operating Room RN roles for nurses willing to relocate. For experienced OR nurses moving in, those postings have mentioned…
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