Registered Nurse - Surgical Services

Weiser Memorial Hospital, a PERSI employer, offers a competitive benefits package in addition to continuing education and professional development opportunities.

Benefits include, but are not limited to

• Idaho State Retirement (PERSI)
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Discounted medical services
• Medical and dependent care savings plans
• Guaranteed life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Air St. Luke's Membership

Weiser Memorial Hospital participates in eVerify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Weiser, ID, is located in Western Idaho, minutes away from I-84 and offers a lower cost of living than the national average, including nearby Boise. Weiser is well-known for its many rivers, access to outdoor recreational areas, and as the host of the annual National Old-time Fiddlers' Contest & Festival.

Key

Responsibilities

Approaches patient in a kind, gentle and friendly manner. Gives patient explanations and verbal reassurances consistently. Responds to patient’s inappropriate behavior in a therapeutic manner.

Demonstrates knowledge of perioperative factors that alter immediate postoperative phase. Utilizes nursing procedures as a media for communication and interaction with patient. Identifies physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate action in a timely manner.

Completes treatments as ordered or within one (1) hour, if appropriate. Demonstrates knowledge of airway management and procedures and the ability to use the equipment. Demonstrates ability to assess cardio-respiratory systems for changes and provides appropriate treatment.

Observes behavioral and physiologic changes due to medications, takes appropriate actions and documents. Adjusts and acts upon expectations of patient’s behavior, according to the effect medication has on patient. Demonstrates ability to provide specific care to postoperative neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Carries out medical/surgical asepsis during treatments and special procedures. Carries out established techniques for safe administration of medications and parenteral fluids, according to hospital policies and procedures. Follows the six (6) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Idaho. Current BLS certification. PALS certification completed by the end of orientation and before taking solo call. ACLS certification completed by the end of orientation and before taking solo call. Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in Peri-Operative environment preferred.