Registered Nurse (Surgical Services - PRN)

Weiser Memorial Hospital•Weiser, ID

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Weiser Memorial Hospital is hiring a PRN Registered Nurse for its Surgical Services team. The Surgical Services RN provides direct perioperative care to patients from neonates through geriatrics, addressing their psychosocial, physical, and general care needs. The RN communicates with the surgeon and CRNA about patient condition as needed, monitors and positions patients, and assists them throughout the surgical process. The role also includes maintaining surgical equipment and inventory, checking product expiration dates, assessing equipment function and readiness, obtaining supplies for each case, and ensuring the surgical team has the supplies and equipment it needs. The RN participates in performance improvement activities and provides appropriate postoperative care across patient age groups.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Idaho.
Current BLS certification.
PALS certification must be completed by the end of orientation and before taking solo call.
ACLS certification must be completed by the end of orientation and before taking solo call.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of work experience in a perioperative environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Approach patients in a kind, gentle, and friendly manner, provide explanations and verbal reassurance, and respond therapeutically to inappropriate behavior.
Demonstrate knowledge of perioperative factors that can affect the immediate postoperative phase.
Use nursing procedures as a means of communication and interaction with patients.
Identify physical symptoms and changes and take appropriate action in a timely manner.
Complete treatments as ordered or, when appropriate, within one hour.
Demonstrate knowledge of airway management procedures and the ability to use related equipment.
Assess cardiopulmonary systems for changes and provide appropriate treatment.
Observe behavioral and physiologic changes related to medications, take appropriate action, and document them.
Adjust expectations of patient behavior and respond according to medication effects.
Provide specific care to postoperative neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Maintain surgical asepsis during treatments and special procedures.
Administer medications and parenteral fluids safely according to hospital policies and procedures, following the six medication rights and reducing the potential for medication errors.
Communicate with the surgeon and CRNA about patient condition continuously and as needed.
Assist with surgical equipment and inventory maintenance, including checking product outdates.
Participate in performance improvement activities and assess the surgical environment and equipment for readiness and proper functioning.
Obtain supplies for individual cases and ensure the surgical operating team has the necessary supplies and equipment.
Monitor and position patients and assist them during all phases of the surgical process.