Perioperative RN: Elevate Surgical Care & Outcomes

Weiser-Memorial-Hospital; Weiser (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Idaho State Retirement (PERSI)

401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Discounted medical services

Medical and dependent care savings

Guaranteed life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Air St. Luke's Membership

Job summary

Weiser Memorial Hospital in Weiser, ID is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Surgical Services team. The RN delivers direct patient care across neonate to geriatric populations, supports perioperative processes, and communicates with surgeons and CRNAs about patient conditions.

The role supports equipment maintenance, inventory management, and participates in performance improvement activities. Orientation includes obtaining required certifications (BLS, PALS, ACLS) and one year

Qualifications

• 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 year of work experience in peri-operative environment preferred.

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 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 medications rights and reduces potential for medication errors.

Job description

Weiser Memorial Hospital in Weiser, ID is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Surgical Services team. The RN delivers direct patient care across neonate to geriatric populations, supports perioperative processes, and communicates with surgeons and CRNAs about patient conditions.

The role supports equipment maintenance, inventory management, and participates in performance improvement activities. Orientation includes obtaining required certifications (BLS, PALS, ACLS) and one year