RN Surgical Short Stay Unit Part Time Nights

Saint Alphonsus; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Part Time RN for our Surgical Short Stay unit. The role involves 2 night shifts, 1900-0730, providing professional nursing care and collaborating with the healthcare team to assess, plan and treat patients and families.

You will educate patients and families, develop and evaluate care plans, and document care extensively while administering medications and ensuring safety and advocacy. ACLS/PALS timelines apply as noted.

Qualifications

• A current RN license is required.
• Multistate licenses must establish Idaho residency within 60 days from hire.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS.
• ACLS within 6 months, PALS within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care in collaboration with the health care team.
• Educates patient and family based on assessed needs.
• Develops, implements and evaluates a plan of care.
• Communicates patient status and plan to caregivers in writing and verbally.
• Administers medications and uses patient care equipment safely.

Skills

Nursing care

Team collaboration

Patient education

Delegation

Assessment

Education

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS training

Job description

We are looking for a Part Time RN in our Surgical Short Stay unit!

2 -12 hour shifts. 1900-0730

Provides professional nursing care in collaboration with members of the health care team in the ongoing assessment, planning and treatment of patients and families.

Utilizes resources wisely while promoting physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being.

Maintains accurate and complete documentation of nursing services. Serves as a patient advocate.

In addition to providing hands-on nursing care, works and serves in 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.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A current RN license is required.

Multistate licenses must establish residency with the Idaho Board of Nursing within 60 days from hire.

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 of BLS).

ACLS within 6 months, PALS within 12 months of hire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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: ensures the 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's current status and 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.

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Night Shift

Description:

• Provides professional nursing care in collaboration with members of the health care team in the ongoing assessment, planning and treatment of patients and families.
• Utilizes resources wisely while promoting physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being.
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation of nursing services. Serves as a patient advocate.
• In addition to providing hands-on nursing care, works and serves in 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.

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Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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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.