HOUSE SUP - REGISTERED NURSE

IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LLC • Idaho Falls, ID

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Idaho Falls Community Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide supervisory coverage across hospital departments. The role requires general knowledge of hospital and nursing procedures and policies and serves as a clinical liaison between departments. The nurse communicates with department nursing managers when they are absent and with the administrator on call, works with physicians and nursing staff on admission assignments, resolves nursing issues, addresses patient and family concerns, and applies utilization rules and regulations. The position also supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

Idaho Falls Community Hospital provides emergency care around the clock and has an Emergency Department, stroke and diagnostic cardiac center, and trauma center. The hospital describes its work environment as collaborative, purpose driven, and people centric.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program.
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure in Idaho.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS courses.
• At least 5 years of acute-care experience, preferably in an ICU or ED.
• Working knowledge of admission criteria.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient-care requirements across departments by visiting hospital areas and discussing patient acuity with unit leadership.
• Implement safe staffing plans based on patient acuity, census, and staff availability.
• Assist physicians, the access center nurse, and staff with admission criteria and patient admission-status assignments.
• Verify EMTALA compliance for referrals and transfers.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Serve as a resource for clinical problem-solving and help staff use staffing resources efficiently to meet patient-care requirements.
• Provide support, guidance, and feedback to staff.
• Respond as a member of the Code Blue and Rapid Response Team and assist in other emergencies.
• Help identify and resolve administrative and operational problems.
• Contact department managers, directors, administrative personnel, or the administrator on call for assistance with problem-solving in a timely manner.
• Report significant incidents and problems to appropriate leadership, including utility damage or outages, physician concerns, unusual patient or family concerns, security problems, fire or disaster situations, bomb threats, other legal matters, safety issues, and staff performance concerns.
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Help provide a safe patient-care work environment by following safety and infection-control procedures and promoting safe practices.
• Follow the dress code and wear hospital identification while on duty.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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