MEDSURG - REGISTERED NURSE

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC • Idaho Falls, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mountain View Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the hospital setting. The nurse communicates with physicians, the nurse manager, and coworkers about changes in a patient’s condition, diagnostic results, and symptoms, and responds promptly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. With adequate supervision, the nurse may perform general nursing duties across departments, including duties of the Registered Nurse. The role serves pediatric, geriatric, and adult patients.

The position is based at the Hospital Main Campus in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The work environment is described as mission driven, people-centric, and supportive. Mountain View Hospital and its 29 affiliate clinics serve the Snake River Valley and provide a broad range of medical services.

The position requires graduation from an accredited RN program, current Idaho RN licensure, and current BLS. ACLS and PALS courses must be completed within six months of hire and renewed as required. If the nurse has no prior telemetry experience, a basic dysrhythmia class must be completed with a grade of at least 84% within six months of hire. No prior experience is required. Basic computer knowledge and the ability to read, write, and speak English effectively are required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Idaho.
• Current BLS certification.
• Complete ACLS and PALS courses within six months of hire and renew as required.
• If there is no prior telemetry experience, complete a basic dysrhythmia class with a grade of 84% or higher within six months of hire.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to effectively read, write, and speak English.
• No prior experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document head-to-toe assessments and reassessments according to policy for pediatric, geriatric, and adult patients.
• Assess and reassess pain, use appropriate pain-management techniques, and educate patients and families about pain management.
• Revise the plan of care based on the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate the plan’s effectiveness daily.
• Perform glucometer point-of-care testing according to Clinical Laboratory and patient-care-unit policies and procedures.
• Interpret waived-test results and take appropriate action on glucometer results.
• Provide patient care in accordance with standards of care specific to the patient’s age.
• Administer medications correctly based on the patient’s age and clinical condition, follow the five medication rights, and reduce the potential for medication errors.
• Develop teaching plans based on identified learning needs, evaluate learning effectiveness, and include family in teaching as appropriate.
• Assist physicians with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Communicate patient condition changes, diagnostic-study results, and symptoms to physicians, the nurse manager, and coworkers as appropriate.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
• With adequate supervision, perform general nursing duties in all departments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days, plus medical paid time off.
• Retirement plans, including a 401(k) with up to 6% match.
• Earned quarterly bonus program.
• Education reimbursement program.
• Discounts for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

What This Job Offers

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