Med/Surg RN – Compassionate Care & Rapid Response

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 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.