Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Registered Nurse (RN)

Bingham Memorial Hospital•Blackfoot, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bingham Healthcare is a unique facility, a small community, critical access hospital passionate about the care they provide. They offer inpatient care with a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, emergency care in a trauma level IV facility, on-site lab and radiology services, and several Rural Health Clinics. They offer the ability to care for neighbors when they need it most. They care for their employees by offering a highly competitive benefit and compensation package. The facility is located in a community of ranchers, farmers, teachers, retirees, and families, offering a hometown feel, wide open spaces, and plenty of outdoor activities year-round. The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and adequacy of resources. The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Idaho State RN License.
One year RN experience.
Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

ACLS preferred.
PALS, TNCC and NRP required within 1 year of hire.
Previous ICU or progressive care unit experience highly preferred.
Experience working in a team environment.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

Coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.
Support professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family.
Function within the Nursing Professional Practice Model, including accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
Provide leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and adequacy of resources.
Possess excellent communication skills.
Be skillful in mentoring and teaching.
May participate on committees or projects.