ENDOSCOPY - LPN/RN

Mountain-View-Hospital-LLC; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Mountain View Hospital is seeking an Endoscopy Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse to join our team in Idaho Falls. You will provide nursing care for endoscopic and ophthalmic procedures, start IVs, administer pre-procedure meds, and educate patients before and after procedures through discharge.

The role requires current Idaho LPN/RN licensure and active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, with preferred experience in perioperative/endoscopy settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Idaho LPN or RN licensure.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Endoscopy/perioperative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients undergoing endoscopic and ophthalmic procedures.
• Start and monitor IVs; administer pre-procedure medications.
• Monitor vital signs and manage pain during recovery; educate patients and families.
• Ensure safety and discharge planning with responsible driver.

Skills

IV insertion

Pre-procedure meds

Patient education

Education

Idaho LPN/RN license

BLS ACLS PALS

Job description

Mountain View Hospital is looking for an Endoscopy Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse to join our team!JOB SUMMARY: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.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 InsurancePaid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time OffRetirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)Earned Quarterly Bonus ProgramEducation Reimbursement ProgramDiscount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community HospitalPlease note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.Education/Certification: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the state of Idaho. Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification required.Experience: Special training or experience in endoscopic/ perioperative environments, preferred. Knowledge and understanding of sedated patient care, including medication action; side effects, reversal agents, and precautions is 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.