MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC
Location
Idaho Falls, Idaho
The Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care in the hospital setting, communicating with the healthcare team about changes in patient conditions. They perform assessments, manage pain, revise care plans, and assist with medical procedures.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program with current RN licensure in Idaho and BLS certification. Emergency Department experience is preferred, along with a minimum of 2 years of hospital nursing experience.
1. Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes: pediatric, geriatric and the general adult patient population. 2. Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. 3. Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness. 4. Ability to perform glucometer, and EBL90 testing (point-of-care testing) per Clinical Laboratory’s and the patient care unit’s policies and procedures. 5. Ability to interpret results of laboratory tests including following any protocols and notification of providers. 6. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age. 7. Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition. 8. Follow the five medication rights and reduce the potential for medication errors. Scanning of medications in the electronic record is an expectation for safety except in emergency scenarios. 9. Formulates an education plan for patients based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in education as appropriate. 10. Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills. 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. QualificationsEducation/Certification: Graduate of an accredited RN program. Current RN licensure in the state of Idaho. Current BLS required, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC preferred Successful completion of ACLS and PALS course within 6 months of hire and renewal every 2 years prior to expiration. Successful completion of TNCC within 18 months of hire. Complete a basic dysrhythmia class with a grade of 84% or higher within 6 weeks of hire date, if no prior telemetry experience. If prior telemetry experience and previous course has been taken a test may be taken to demonstrate competency.