RN Surgery Prep and Recovery Full Time Days

Company: Saint Alphonsus Health System
Location: Nampa
Posted on: June 17, 2022

Job Description:

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse for our Surgery Prep and Recovery Department at our Medical Center in Nampa!***This position is eligible for a $10,000 Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance (including a Monthly Housing Stipend)---.***The Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Nampa, located at the corner of I-84 and Garrity Boulevard, offers state-of-the-art, best-in-class healthcare to residents of Canyon County. This 100-bed hospital that spans more than 240,000 square feet, features a complete diagnostic center, 6-suite surgical operating theatre, pre/post-operative holding and recovery rooms, 10-bed short stay observation unit, spacious and private patient rooms, and an 18-bed intensive care unit. Built with preventive and ambulatory health in mind, the facility accommodates the latest information technology, updated diagnostic and treatment technology, and an environment proved to reduce patient stress and recovery times.About Nampa: As the third largest city in Idaho, Nampa provides the amenities of big city living while still maintaining a down to earth, authentic quality. Located in the heart of the Treasure Valley, Nampa offers plenty to those looking for an affordable place to live and work. The range of entertainment options is as vast as the natural attractions that draw thousands to the area each year for camping, skiing, hiking and river adventures. Vineyards and wineries near Nampa provide romantic excursions throughout the year, while its historic downtown is filled with unique shops and restaurants. Known for being a family-friendly community, Nampa also offers a quality of life that can't be beat.About the department: In this department, we proudly care for more than 300 patients each month with a variety of injuries and illnesses--from scheduled elective cases to emergencies. We have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment in our brand new facility and our department has a family environment with positive colleagues and providers.About this position: As an RN at Saint Alphonsus Health System, you will provide hands-on patient care while collaborating with colleagues, maintaining accurate documentation, and utilizing resources wisely. You will serve as a patient advocate by promoting their physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. You will also be expected to educate patients, administer prescribed medications and treatments, and develop care plans based on patient needs. You will work in our surgery prep and recovery department, assist in endoscopy and our pain clinic performing moderate sedation, and assisting anesthesia providers. This position does require some call coverage.

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric as applicable).
• Ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.
• Demonstrates compliance with hospital safety policies and procedures.
• Performs and documents comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments.
• Educates patient based on assessment of needs. Develops, implements and evaluates a plan of care based on patient's needs.
• Communicates patient's current status and plan of care to other caregivers (verbally and in writing).
• Prepares, gives and evaluates the effectiveness of medications.
• Demonstrates safe operation of patient care equipment.
• Establishes therapeutic and professional boundaries.
• Integrates knowledge, experience, professional standards and hospital policies into nursing practice.
• Meets unit specific technical skills. Practices with the rules and regulations defined by the Idaho State Board of Nursing.About our ideal candidate: Our ideal candidate will have previous nursing experience and will enjoy working in a fast-paced department with a diverse patient population.General Requirements:
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Idaho
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support for HealthCare Provider (BLS/HCP) certification at date of hire
  • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required within six months of hireAbout Saint AlphonsusColleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health. Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System.Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by lawTrinity Health's Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health employs about 133,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 22 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Trinity Health's dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.Visit Saint Alphonsus on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter!Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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