Perioperative Nurse (Occasional)

Franklin County Medical Center•Preston, ID

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Franklin County Medical Center (FCMC) is a non-profit critical access hospital with a vision to be the premier healthcare provider and facility of choice for the community. It features 20 acute care beds, 35 nursing facility beds, three operating rooms, a procedure room, and advanced technology for surgical patients. FCMC also has a recently constructed 24,000 square foot medical office. The center was recognized as one of the “Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals” in the nation for four consecutive years from 2017-2020, with a goal to reach the top 20. As the largest employer in Franklin County, FCMC values its team members, including Perioperative Nurses, offering competitive wages, flexible scheduling, work/life balance, and opportunities for education and growth through tuition assistance and promotions. Perioperative Nurses are crucial to the surgical department's success, primarily by preparing for and assisting with the recovery of same-day surgeries.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Idaho
Current BLS required; ACLS and PALS required within one year of hire date
Working knowledge of healthcare safety, nursing, state and federal regulations, and regulatory processes
Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Must be able to work effectively and cooperatively with a team and individuals
Regular and predictable attendance is required
Regularly required to move around; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or twist
Continuously required to use a keyboard and computer monitor
Frequently able to move, push, pull, lift, or carry up to 50 pounds
Occasionally required to operate medical equipment
Good hearing is necessary for this role
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision
Must comply with HIPAA to protect information that is sensitive, proprietary, or confidential
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as situations require to maintain infection control standards set by the facility

Nice To Haves

One to two years of surgical experience is preferred
One to two years of PACU or acute care nursing is preferred

Responsibilities

Preparing patients for surgery by checking them into the electronic medical record (EMR); checking height, weight, and vital signs; directing patient in correct dressing for the procedure; and establishing an IV and administering medications as ordered
Escorting the family or others to the designated waiting area during the procedure and retrieving them once the patient is stable and in Recovery Phase II Unit
Assisting in the patients’ recovery in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and the Recovery Phase II Unit
Educating the patient and family or others about the procedure and giving post-operation instructions
Cleaning the room after each patient has left for surgery in order to prepare for the next patient
Completing required documentation for care provided
Making post-operation calls within 48 hours to ensure proper recovery