IMC - REGISTERED NURSE

Idaho-Falls-Community-Hospital-LL; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Falls Community Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team. The RN will provide direct and indirect patient care, communicate with physicians and staff, and respond swiftly to changes in patient condition.

Responsibilities include head-to-toe assessments, pain management, care plan revisions, and medication administration with safety protocols. Education for patients and families and assistance with procedures are key components of this role.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Idaho is required.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• ACLS certification due within 3 months of hire and renewed every 2 years.
• Complete telemetry course within 6 weeks if not already telemetry experienced.
• Moderate Sedation course within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform head-to-toe assessments and ongoing reassessments.
• Assess and manage patient pain and educate patient/family on pain control.
• Revise care plans based on patient response to treatment.
• Perform point-of-care glucometer testing and use ABL90 per policy.
• Interpret lab results and notify providers as required.
• Administer medications safely following five rights and EMR scanning.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and medications.
• Assist physicians with procedures and provide technical support.

Skills

Patient assessment

Pain management

Medication administration

Patient education

Care plan modification

Education

RN license (Idaho)

BLS certification

ACLS within 3 months

Telemetry course upon hire

Moderate Sedation course within 6 months

Tools

Glucometer testing

ABL90 device usage

EMR medication scanning

Job description

Idaho Falls Community Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team!JOB SUMMARY: Provides direct and indirect patient care in the hospital setting. Communicates with physicians/nurse manager/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient’s condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision to include the duties of the Registered Nurse.ABOUT IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL:At Idaho Falls Community Hospital, helping our community get better is our number one priority. We are committed to providing compassionate, emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to have a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, a stroke and diagnostic cardiac center, and a trauma center.Our work environment is collaborative, purpose driven and people centric. Our culture is unique and it is what makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference, we have a place for you on our team.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes: geriatric and the general adult patient population.2. Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.3. Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.4. Ability to perform glucometer testing (point-of-care testing) per Clinical Laboratory’s and the patient care unit’s policies and procedures. Ability to perform testing on the ABL90 per policy.5. Ability to interpret results of laboratory tests including following any protocols and notification of providers.6. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.7. Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.8. Follow the five medication rights and reduce the potential for medication errors. Scanning of medications in the electronic record is an expectation for safety except in emergency scenarios.9. Formulates an education plan for patients based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in education as appropriate.10. Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.BENEFITS:Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Idaho Falls Community 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 Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View HospitalPlease note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.Education/Certification: Graduate of an accredited RN program. Current, unencumbered RN licensure in the state of Idaho. Current BLS. Successful completion of ACLS course within 3 months of hire and renewal every 2 years prior to expiration. Complete a basic dysrhythmia class with a grade of 84% or higher within 6 weeks of hire date, if no prior telemetry experience. If prior telemetry experience and previous course has been taken a test may be taken to demonstrate competency. Completion of Moderate Sedation course within 6 months of hire.Experience: 1 years of Med/Surg experience is recommended