PREOP/PACU - REGISTERED NURSE

Mountain View Hospital; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days)

Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)

Earned Quarterly Bonus Program

Education Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team. The role involves calling patients prior to surgery to gather comprehensive medical histories and provide essential pre-op instructions. Effective collaboration with the Scheduling Clerk is necessary to ensure optimized O.R. utilization. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills and nursing background.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and educational reimbursement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Background in medical/surgical nursing required.
• Current BLS certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Phone patients pre-surgery to gather medical history.
• Provide pre-op instructions and teaching.
• Collaborate with Scheduling Clerk to optimize O.R. usage.

Skills

Nursing background

BLS certified

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Idaho

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hospital Main Campus - Idaho Falls, ID 83404

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Registered Nurse

Travel Percentage: None

Job Category: Health Care

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team!

Job Summary

The Pre-Admission nurse will phone patients prior surgery to obtain a thorough and comprehensive medical history from them, give pre-op instructions, initiate pre-op teaching and clarify the patient’s understanding of the procedure, intended anesthetic approach, expected outcomes and personal responsibilities. They must work in concert with the Scheduling Clerk for optimum utilization of the O.R. schedule, suites, personnel and equipment. They must be alert for potential problems encountered during the interview and handle them appropriately. They will at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with patients, colleagues, and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse or LPN in the state of Idaho.
• Current BLS required.
• Experience: Background in medical/surgical nursing required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.