Registered Nurse - Recovery Room

Bingham Memorial Hospital • Blackfoot, ID

6d

About The Position

We are looking for highly motivated RNs to join our ever growing team here at Bingham. You must be willing and able to learn new skills and adapt to change often, as the medical field is ever changing. You must have good communication skills and be detail oriented. We have multiple providers of all specialties. If you are looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career and enjoy fast paced environments this will be a good fit for you

Basic Purpose of the Job

Manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care for the PACU patient. The RN utilizes the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing either a four year degree Bachelor's Degree or a two year Associate's Degree.
• Must possess current hospital experience (within past five years) or be a new nursing graduate (within last two years).
• Licensed RN in the State of Idaho.
• BLS Certified.
• Understanding and following of hospital mission statement of high quality, high compassion, and high customer service.
• Works collaboratively and positively with surgical staff, anesthesia staff, physicians, and staff from other departments.
• Identifies physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate action in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge of airway management and procedures and the ability to use the equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to assess cardio-respiratory systems for changes and provides appropriate treatment.
• Observes behavioral and physiologic changes due to medications, takes appropriate actions and documents.
• Carries out established techniques for safe administration of medications and parenteral fluids, according to Hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic drugs, actions and side effects.
• Obtains, documents and assesses vital signs per policy standards.
• Demonstrates ability to adequately assess and reassess pain.
• Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
• Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Closely observes patient with minimal disturbance.
• Demonstrates proficiency in assessing the postoperative patient.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to care for patients who have undergone anesthesia.
• Demonstrates/provides thorough understanding of the guidelines for patient discharge from the PACU.
• Communicates effectively and thoroughly the patient’s condition upon transfer from PACU to the receiving unit Registered Nurse.
• Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of disease and surgical conditions and the care required.
• May be required to function as preceptor to new orientees.
• Will work other units as needed after adequate orientation has been provided.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS and PALS highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care for the PACU patient.
• Utilizes the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree