Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

The RN-2 (Circulating RN) is responsible for assisting the physician and delivering patient care to those patients undergoing endoscopic or ophthalmic procedures. Able to perform all aspects of patient care from pre, intra and post-procedure, from admission through discharge. During the admission process is able to focus on assessing, identifying, and solving nursing care and pre-procedure problems. The nurse is responsible for starting and monitoring IVs, administering pre-procedure medications, performing pre-procedure instruction and explanation of the patient’s rights and procedures. Able to care for patients in recovery phases I and II. During patient recovery is responsible for monitoring vital signs, providing pain management, providing patient and family education, and ensuring the safety of the patient until discharge into the vehicle of a responsible driver. He/she will facilitate and demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors at all times.

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The RN-2 (Circulating RN)

Pre-Procedure:
1. Assess physical and emotional needs of patients and implements appropriate nursing interventions. Completes nursing pre-assessment record including confirmation of the following:
a. Allergies
b. Home Medications
c. Dentures, Contact lenses or Glasses
d. Pertinent medical conditions and medical history
e. Confirms procedure and/or operative site
f. Obtains signature on procedure consent form per doctor’s order.
g. Confirms responsible party and transportation home per facility policy.
h. Obtains any relevant labs/tests on chart.

2. Assesses or performs the following:
a. Vital Signs
b. Weight and Height.
c. Capillary or Venous blood sugar, if applicable
d. Pregnancy test, if applicable
e. IV start on all patients, except those without an order to do so. Utilizes anesthesia protocol/doctor’s order regarding IV fluid and catheter size.
f. Assess pain level

3. Ensures patients receiving sedation via anesthesia provider are seen by anesthesia prior to being taken back for procedure (if applicable).

4. Proficient knowledge of medications used during the admission process.

Intra-Procedure:

5. Ensures an Active “Time-out” is conducted. Verifies patient identifiers, procedure information and available equipment and supplies.

6. Positions the patient for procedure ensuring patient safety and comfort and privacy and maintains confidentiality of patient Protected Health Information (PHI).

About Mountain View:

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Education/Certification: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Idaho. Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification required.

Experience: Special training or experience in endoscopic/ ophthalmic procedures preferred. Knowledge and understanding of IV sedation medications, their actions, side effects, reversal agents, and precautions required.

Language/Communication: Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and speak English.

Mental Capabilities: Can frequently and consistently make sound judgments. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Can adapt to rapidly changing work flows due to changes in the schedule

Performance: Can work well under pressure and meet multiple and competing deadlines.