SURGERY - PREOP/PACU REGISTERED NURSE

Idaho-Falls-Community-Hospital-LL; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plans with match

Earned Quarterly Bonus Program

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Idaho Falls Community Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our perioperative team in Idaho Falls. You will provide pre-operative care, start IVs, administer medications, and guide patients through the admission and post-anesthesia phases.

The PACU role focuses on airway, breathing, circulation, pain management, and safe transition to recovery. Candidates should have Idaho RN licensure, with BLS/ACLS/PALS credentials and at least two years in Critical Care or PACU; strong teamwork and

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensure in Idaho is required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Two years of Critical Care or PACU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain readiness of OR and PACU with necessary equipment.
• Assess physical and emotional needs and implement nursing interventions.
• Start IVs, monitor IV fluids and medications per protocol.
• Provide pre-operative instructions and explain patient rights and procedures.
• Monitor vitals, pain levels, and administer medications as needed.
• Record nursing notes and collaborate with anesthesia team.
• Ensure patient privacy, dignity, and safety throughout perioperative care.

Skills

IV initiation

Vital signs

Pain management

Pre-op assessment

Postoperative care

Patient education

Privacy & confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure Idaho

Accredited nursing program graduate

BLS ACLS PALS certified

Job description

Idaho Falls Community Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team!JOB SUMMARY: The Pre-Op/Admitting nurse provides nursing care to patients being admitted for surgery. The nursing role during this phase focuses on assessing, identifying, and solving nursing care and pre-operative problems. The nurse is responsible for starting and monitoring IVs, administering pre-operative medications and performing pre-operative instruction and explanation of patient’s rights and procedures. They must facilitate and demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors at all times. The PACU, Phase I nurse provides nursing care to patients returning from surgery. The nursing role during this phase focuses on assisting the patient through the transition from an anesthetized state to an awake condition. The nurse is responsible for assisting and maintaining adequate ventilation, hemostasis and circulation; assessing level of consciousness, providing pain management, and ensuring the safety of the patient until transferred to another unit. He/she must facilitate and demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors at all times.ABOUT IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL:At Idaho Falls Community Hospital, helping our community get better is our number one priority. We are committed to providing compassionate, emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to have a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, a stroke and diagnostic cardiac center, and a trauma center.Our work environment is collaborative, purpose driven and people centric. Our culture is unique and it is what makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference, we have a place for you on our team.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Maintains area in a state of readiness at all times, ensuring that all necessary equipment is available and in good working order, with age specific supplies ready for use as needed.Assesses physical and emotional needs of patients and implements appropriate nursing interventions. Completes the nursing pre-assessment record, including confirmation of the following:Allergies.Medications taken at home.Dentures, contact lenses and glasses.Pertinent medical conditions listed.Pertinent past medical history listed.Confirmations of consent and operative site.Confirmation of responsible party.Confirmation of ordered labs/test results on chart.Respects the patient’s right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality.Assists the patient in undressing if needed and stores belongings appropriately.Assesses or performs the following:Vital signs.Weight and height.Blood Glucose monitoring, if applicable.Pregnancy test, if applicable.Starts IV on all patients, except those who have an order not to start an IV. Utilizes anesthesia protocol regarding IV fluids and catheter size.Pain level.Performs pre-operative instruction and explanation of procedures and patient’s rights.Ensures that patients are seen by the anesthesia provider prior to being taken to the O.R.Sets priorities to facilitate the timely and efficient flow of patents throughout the day.Carries out physician/anesthesia orders.Records pertinent patient information on the nurse’s notes.The Perioperative RN, PACU, Phase I RN:Maintains the PACU area in a state of readiness at all times, ensuring that all necessary equipment is available and in good working order, with age specific supplies ready for use as needed.Assess patients on admission to PACU for the following:Patient airwayRespirationsVital SignsLevel of consciousness according to the Aldrete scale Level of painAssesses and records vital signs every 5 minutes and Aldrete scale every 15 minutes.Uses appropriate devices and techniques to assist patient’s respirations and maintains optimum blood oxygen saturation.Assess surgical site for bleeding, reinforce dressing and notifying physician if increased drainage.Able to assess and treat post-operative pain effectivelyProficient knowledge of drugs used in the PACU.Positions patient as ordered by physician.Assesses and records intake and output of all fluids.Carries out physician / anesthesiologist orders.BENEFITS:Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:Medical, Dental and Vision InsurancePaid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time OffRetirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)Earned Quarterly Bonus ProgramEducation Reimbursement ProgramDiscount for medically necessary procedures performed at Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View HospitalPlease note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.Education/Certification: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Idaho. Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification required.Experience: Two years of Critical Care or PACU experience preferred.