PEDS INPATIENT - REGISTERED NURSE
About The Position
Idaho Falls Community Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide care to patients from newborn through 18 years of age using a patient- and family-centered model. The role includes educating patients and families and ensuring care adheres to professional standards and IFCH policies, procedures, and guidelines. The nurse communicates and works cooperatively with coworkers, physicians, and nurse managers, including reporting changes in a patient’s condition and diagnostic results. The nurse must respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment. The position is part-time at Idaho Falls Community Hospital in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The hospital describes its work environment as collaborative, purpose-driven, and people-centric.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited RN program.
- Current, unencumbered RN licensure in the state of Idaho.
- Current BLS certification.
- Complete PALS and ACLS courses within six months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous pediatric experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform head-to-toe assessments and reassessments according to policy.
- Assess and reassess pain using an age- and developmentally appropriate scale, use suitable pain management techniques, and educate patients and families about pain management.
- Revise the plan of care in response to the patient’s treatment and evaluate the overall plan daily for effectiveness.
- Perform point-of-care glucometer testing, interpret results, and take appropriate action according to applicable laboratory and patient-care-unit policies and procedures.
- Provide care that considers age-specific standards of care.
- Provide patient care in a patient- and family-centered manner.
- Administer medications appropriately based on patient weight, age, and clinical condition; follow the five medication rights and reduce the potential for medication errors.
- Provide age-appropriate education based on identified learning needs and evaluate its effectiveness for patients and families.
- Assist physicians with procedures and perform services and treatments requiring technical and manual skills within scope of practice and policy.
- Communicate effectively and cooperate with coworkers, physicians, and nurse managers, including communicating changes in patient condition, diagnostic study results, and symptoms.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days
- Medical paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% match
- Earned quarterly bonus program
- Education reimbursement program
- Discounts for medically necessary procedures performed at Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
