Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Hospital Main Campus - Idaho Falls, ID
Position Type: PRN (as needed)
Education Level: Licensed Practical Nurse
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Nurse
Description
Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Licensed Practical 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.
BENEFITS:
Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
- Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital
Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.
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.
- Accu-Check for blood sugar, if applicable.
- Pregnancy test, if applicable.
- Starts IV on all patients at least 8 years old and/or 80lbs. Utilizes anesthesia protocol regarding IV fluids and catheter size.
- Assess Pain level.
- Performs pre-operative instruction and explanation of procedures and patient’s rights.
- Ensures that patients are seen by the anesthesia provider and circulating RN prior to being taken to the O.R.
- Sets priorities to facilitate the timely and efficient flow of patents throughout the day.
- Records pertinent patient information on the nurse’s notes.
- Demonstrates an economic use of equipment and supplies.
- Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent patient care information to assure patient’s rights are protected.
- Demonstrates commitment to excellence in patient, family and physician relations.
- Communicates appropriate information to other members of the healthcare team in a timely manner.
- Participates in overall Pre-Op/PACU Department functions, including, but not limited to:
- Follows appropriate Pre-Op/Admitting policies/procedures.
- Training new staff as needed.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings.
- Attends annual education in-services as required.
- Is knowledgeable about and responsive to emergency situations, i.e. cardiac arrest, malignant hyperthermia, drug rea
About Mountain View:
Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.
Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.
Qualifications
Education/Certification: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensure as a Practical Nurse in the State of Idaho. Current BLS, ACLS and PALS Certifications.
Experience: One year of general nursing experience preferred.
Language/Communication: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Mental Capabilities: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Can adapt to rapidly changing workloads due to changes in the surgery census. Can frequently and consistently make sound judgments.
Performance: Can work well under pressure and meet multiple and competing deadlines.