What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Endoscopy Full Time Days position at Saint Alphonsus Health System?
We are looking to hire a full time RN for our Endoscopy Department at our Level II Trauma Center in Boise! This position will be located at our Regional Medical Center off I-184 and Curtis Rd.
About Boise: Idaho's capital city (and third largest city in the Pacific Northwest!) is located in the high desert of southwestern Idaho, right on the Boise River. Offering a stellar quality life, Boise also features a vibrant and urban downtown, cultural and culinary experiences, and a wealth of entertainment options. Boasting over 200 days of sunny weather each year, recreational opportunities abound - most notably the 25 mile-long Boise River Greenbelt, which links together a series of beautiful public parks and the Boise Foothills, which offers an interconnected network of roads and trails through the hills. Consistently high ranking on various top ten lists relating to safety, affordability and work-life balance, it's easy to see why Boise is the place to be.
About this Position: RN's working in Endoscopy will care for adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. He/she will have experience in the area of Endoscopy, the ability to work collaboratively with the care team and effectively manage time. As an RN at Saint Alphonsus Health System, you will provide hands-on patient care while collaborating with colleagues, maintaining accurate documentation, and utilizing resources wisely. You will serve as a patient advocate by promoting their physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. You will also be expected to educate patients, administer prescribed medications and treatments, and develop care plans based on patient needs.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric as applicable).
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.
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.
This position has varied start times when the department is open.
License/Certification:
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 of hire.
About Saint Alphonsus
Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health. Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System.
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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Trinity Health employs about 133,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 22 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
