Registered Nurse

Franklin County Medical Center; Preston (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible scheduling

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Franklin County Medical Center is seeking a Part-time Long-Term Care Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Long-Term Care department. Flexible 24-28 hours per week with day/evening shifts and alternating weekends.

Competitive benefits and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time nurses or $2,500 for part-time nurses. Join a non-profit critical access hospital recognized for top service in the community, with opportunities for education and growth, tuition assistance,

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Idaho
• Hold a current BLS certification; ACLS optional
• Strong communication and documentation skills in English
• 1-2 years’ experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care by assessing, planning, and implementing plans for long-term residents
• Accurately report and document patient conditions using a computerized charting system
• Administer medications as ordered by a physician, including narcotics and controlled substances
• Delegate certain aspects of patient care to CNAs and other healthcare team members
• Support staff through nursing research and adherence to facility standards

Skills

RN or LPN

BLS certification

English communication

Job description

Description

Job Type: Part-time

Job Title: Long-Term Care Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Department: Long-Term Care

Reports To: Long-Term Care DON

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours: 24-28/week

Shifts: Days and evenings with alternating weekends

Calling all LPNs and RNs: Work in a tight-knit Long-Term Care facility and enjoy flexible, family-friendly scheduling, a low-stress environment with a great nurse-to-patient ratio, never being on call, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time nurses or a $2,500 sign-on bonus for part-time nurses.

Here at Franklin County Medical Center, a non-profit critical access hospital, we have a vision: to be the premier healthcare provider and facility of choice for our community. FCMC was recognized as one of the “Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals” in the nation for four consecutive years from 2017-2020.

Beyond being committed to our community, we are committed to our employees and their well-being. We show our appreciation through competitive wages, flexible scheduling, encouraging a healthy work/life balance, and providing ample opportunity for education and growth through tuition assistance and promotions.

About The Position

Our Nurses are valued members of our team who serve a vital role in providing skilled nursing care for long-term residents who become like family. This compassionate and fulfilling work makes a true difference in the lives of the resident, their family, and the entire community.

More Specifically, Some Of Your Daily Responsibilities Would Include

• Providing direct patient care by assessing, planning, and implementing plans based on the individual needs of the patient
• Accurately reporting and documenting patient conditions, including signs and symptoms indicative of change, using a computerized charting system
• Implementing standard nursing procedures as ordered by a physician
• Administering medications, including narcotics and controlled substances, as ordered by a physician
• Delegating certain aspects of patient care to other healthcare team members, including CNAs
• Assisting in the betterment of Franklin County Medical Center by conducting current nursing research, offering helpful feedback to CNAs, and being an example of FCMC’s standards

Benefits

In this role, we seek to promote career pathways by providing avenues for LPNs to obtain RN licensure or for RNs to obtain a BSN.

We offer a range of amazing benefits for our full-time employees, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Illness Bank
• Paid Holidays

Part-time employees can enjoy Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Retirement Plans, and Paid Time Off.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Idaho
• Hold a current BLS certification; ACLS optional
• Have a working knowledge of nursing, healthcare safety, state and federal regulations, and regulatory processes
• Have good communication skills both written and oral in the English language
• Be able to manage, support, and work cooperatively with individuals and committees
• Be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Be able to interpret a variety of technical instructions that deal with abstract and concrete variables
• Have or be able to learn computer skills required in the documentation of resident care
• 1-2 years’ experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred

Essential Job Functions

• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms
• Continuously performs difficult manipulative skills
• Frequently performs tasks which require moderate to complex manipulation.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance
• Frequently repositions patients, transfers patients, pushes/pulls patients, and pushes/pulls patients in a wheelchair
• Occasionally required to operate foot controls
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Must comply with HIPAA to protect information that is sensitive, proprietary, or confidential
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as situations require to maintain infection control standards set by the facility

Work Environment

• FCMC operates 24 hours per day each day of the year; operational needs of departments may require that you be available to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the patients
• Potential exposure to blood, body tissue and fluids, contagious diseases, and hazardous waste
• Occasional exposure to bodily injury, loud/unpleasant noise, unpleasant odor, emotional or physical stress

The Location

Located in southeast Idaho, Franklin County is surrounded by the beautiful Rocky Mountains, giving ample opportunity for outdoor recreation. However, being less than thirty minutes from Logan, Utah, and one hour from Pocatello, Idaho provides locals with a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options both here in the county and in nearby cities. Franklin County Medical Center invites you to make Franklin County your new home and join us in offering top-notch healthcare to your new community.