What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN, SURGICAL SERVICES position at STEELE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER?
Located in the heart of Idaho’s picturesque countryside, Steele Memorial Medical Center, is a small, community centered rural hospital dedicated to providing compassionate and high-quality care to our patients. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive collaborative work environment that values every team member. If you’re seeking a fulfilling career where you can make a real impact in a tight-knit community, we’d love to have you join our team!
Steele Memorial Medical Center, we don’t just provide care - we build lasting connections with our patients and our team. Take the next step in your nursing career today!
Performs patient duties in pre-operative, intra-operative, in PACU and post-operative areas.
Provides direct patient care to neonate through geriatric patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Communicates with surgeon and anesthesia provider continuously, and as needed concerning patient condition. Assists with the maintenance of surgical equipment and inventory. Participates in performance improvement activities. Assesses operating room for equipment functioning and readiness, obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of surgical operating team are met. Continuously acts as patient advocate throughout the perioperative phases of care.
Qualifications:
Current Idaho or compact state RN license required upon hire
Nursing experience preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire
Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification required within one year of hire date
Brief Description of Responsibilities:
1. Adapts nursing procedures to meet the needs for treatment of individual neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
2. Prepares the patient for surgery in cooperation with the anesthesia provider.
3. Begins and continues discharge planning and education throughout the peri-operative experience.
4. Observes behavioral and physiologic changes and takes appropriate actions and documents
5. Assessment and reassessment of the patient is clearly and concisely communicated in charting. Documentation meets current standards, policies and procedures and is completed within shift.
6. Assess the general needs of patient, review of all systems, and assess cardio-respiratory systems for changes in patients and is able to treat appropriately.
7. Identifies physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate actions in a timely manner.
8. Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
At SMMC we don’t just treat patients -we care for our neighbors. Be part of team that makes a difference every day.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life & disability coverage and 457 Retirement.
- Health Insurance benefits include access to certain services at our facility free of charge.
- Maintain a healthy work-life balance is cultivated through flexible employee work scheduling, Wellness program with potential health deduction savings of up to $1,100 annually and our generous Paid Time Off policy.
- Student loan repayment options for eligible candidates.
- Experience the beauty of rural Idaho, with outdoor activities like white water rafting; year-round fishing in the infamous Salmon River, hiking, and skiing right outside your door!
