Registered Nurse RN - Cath Lab Invasive Prep/Recovery

Saint Alphonsus; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus in Boise, Idaho seeks a Registered Nurse for the Cath Lab - Invasive Prep/Recovery. The RN will provide professional nursing care in collaboration with the health care team, perform assessments, plan and deliver care, and advocate for patients and families.

The schedule is four 10-hour day shifts with one late night per week. A current Idaho RN license and BLS are required; multistate licensure by endorsement may apply for moving nurses.

Qualifications

• Active RN license issued in Idaho is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (ACLS/PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS).
• Multistate licensure and endorsement processes may apply for moves to Idaho.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in collaboration with the health care team.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care and family education.
• Document nursing services accurately and advocate for patient rights.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and policy.
• Maintain safety and comfort of patients across cath lab invasive prep/recovery.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Endorsement licensure

Education

RN Diploma/BSN

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

REGISTERED NURSE

CATH LAB - INVASIVE PREP/RECOVERY

SCHEDULE:

RN:

4 10-hour shifts with 1 late night per week

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

RN:

Providesprofessional nursing care in collaboration with members of the health care team in the ongoing assessment, planning and treatment of patients and families. Utilizesresources wisely while promoting physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. Maintainsaccurate and complete documentation of nursing services. Servesas a patient advocate.

In addition to providing handsand servesin a broad range of capacities including, but not limited to, delegation, assessment, planning of care and treatment, teaching of the patient and the patient’s family.

Expected to exercise competency in judgment,decision-making, implementation of nursing intervention, delegation of function or responsibility, and administration of medications and treatments prescribed by legally authorized persons.

REQUIRMENTS:

RN:

A current RN license is required.

• Multistate licenses – If a nurse moves to Idaho from another compact state and is establishing residency, they must apply for licensure by endorsement and update their primary state of residence to Idaho within 60 days of being hired.

At hire, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.(ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu ofBLS)

Othercertifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

RN:

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric as applicable).

Revenue Management: ensuresthe accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.

Demonstrates compliance with hospital safety policies and procedures.

Performs and documents comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments.

Educates patient based on assessment of needs.

Develops, implements and evaluates a plan of care based on patient's needs.

Communicates patient'scurrent statusand plan of care to other caregivers (verbally and in writing).

Prepares, gives and evaluates the effectiveness of medications.

Demonstrates safe operation of patient care equipment.

Advocates for the rights of patients.

Provides nursing measures to alleviate or reduce pain.

Demonstrates therapeutic communication.

Establishes therapeutic and professional boundaries.

Integrates knowledge, experience, professional standards and hospital policies into nursing practice.

Meets unit specific technical skills.

Practices with the rules and regulations defined by the Idaho State Board of Nursing.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.