RN STAFF NURSE, Med/Surg - PRN

Valor Health; Emmett (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Valor Health Hospital in Emmett, Idaho is seeking a Registered Nurse to oversee quality patient care on the medical-surgical unit and ED. This PRN role requires leading nursing staff, coordinating care and ensuring compliance with standards.

The position emphasizes clinical excellence, patient safety, and collaboration with physicians and teams. Idaho RN license required; BSN preferred; CPR/BLS/ACLS required with timelines as specified.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited school.
• BSN preferred.
• One year of nursing experience preferred.
• Current Idaho RN license; compact license preferred and will be required.
• CPR, BLS, ACLS required; must be obtained within two months.
• NRP and STABLE required within six months.
• TNCC required within one year.
• Extensive walking and standing; ability to lift and transfer patients.

Responsibilities

• Maintains department policies, objectives and safety standards.
• Oversees patient care delivery and delegates assignments.
• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care outcomes.
• Makes independent decisions in emergencies in absence of physicians.
• Precepts and orients new team members.
• Provides direct patient care and evaluates outcomes.
• Leads positive relations with staff, patients and visitors.
• Communicates with nursing students and instructors.
• Follows Idaho Nurse Practice Act and ANA ethics.
• Maintains safe, clean, therapeutic environment for patients.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment.
• Communicates with nursing manager about needs and transfers.
• Communicates with physicians and rounds with MDs.
• Ensures continuity of care with verbal and written reports.
• Maintains patient records confidentiality and HIPAA.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
• Coordinates critical care with tertiary hospitals.
• Assists other team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Pursues professional growth through education and meetings.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Valor Health Hospital - Emmett, ID 83617

Position Type: PRN

Job Shift: Any

Position Title: Registered Nurse

Department: Nursing

Supervisor’s Title: Nursing Manager/Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

I Position Summary

Oversees the needs and successful delivery of quality patient care on the medical-surgical unit and emergency department.

II. Principal Functions and Responsibilities

• A. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.


• B. Oversees the delivery of patient care, directs and delegates patient care assignments for nursing staff working within the hospital, based on acuteness of patient care needs and staff availability.


• C. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal care.


• D. Solves procedural problems and make independent decisions concerning emergency situations in the absence of physician or other medical authority.


• E. Precepts and orients all new team members to each assigned department.


• F. Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes and consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.


• G. Individually and collectively, will lead and advocate that the nursing staff will maintain positive and effective relations with coworkers, other departments, patients, family members, and visitors.


• H. Direct communication with any nursing student and the instructor regarding the patient care assignments and delivery of care.


• I. Understands and follows the Idaho Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code of Ethics, and the ANA Social Policy Statement and works within those parameters.


• J. Maintains a safe, clean, orderly, quiet and comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.


• K. Stocks and maintains adequate levels of supplies and proper functioning equipment.


• L. Consults and communicates with the nursing manager and keeps them informed of both clinical and non-clinical needs, staff issues, and all patient care activities, including emergent and non-emergent transfers or off-site travels.


• M. Communicates effectively with physicians and mid-level providers both verbally and in writing. Makes patient rounds with MDs as needed.


• N. Assures continuity of care by conducting verbal and written report with incoming staff regarding all patient activities and conditions.


• O. Assures accurate maintenance of patient’s medical records and that patient records are treated as confidential information.


• P. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information and abides by established communication code.


• Q. Ensures HIPPA is always followed.


• R. Maintains awareness of the ongoing Quality Improvement studies within the unit; assists with the implementation of corrective actions determined necessary.


• S. Coordinates critical care with tertiary hospitals.


• T. Assists other members of the nursing team and/or other disciplines as necessary to ensure continuity of care.


• U. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops. Attends staff meetings as required.


• V. Cross-trains to all stated units per manager request (Med-Surg, ED, Surgery, Infusion).


• W. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• A. Minimum Education: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited school


• B. Preferred Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing


• C. Preferred Minimum Experience and Skills: One year in the practice of nursing.


• D. Certification, Licensure: Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Idaho. Compact License preferred and will ultimately be required. CPR certification is required. Current BLS, ACLS and PALS are required and must be obtained within two (2) months of employment. NRP and STABLE are required and must be obtained within six (6) months. TNCC is required and must be obtained within one (1) year.


• E. Physical Requirement: Extensive walking, standing, occasionally lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients. Lifting, reaching, hand-eye coordination, speaking.


• F. Working Conditions: Blood borne pathogens: Potential exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and to patient elements in general. Contact with patients and their families under sometimes stressful, difficult and unpredictable circumstances. Must be able to perform in crisis situations.