Licenses Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse PreOp / PACU - FT

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

JOB SUMMARY:

The Pre-Op/Admitting nurse provides nursing care to patients being admitted for surgery. The nursing role during this phase focuses on assessing, identifying, and solving nursing care and pre-operative problems. The nurse is responsible for starting and monitoring IVs, administering pre-operative medications and performing pre-operative instruction and explanation of patient’s rights and procedures. They must facilitate and demonstrates 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:
 

1. Maintains area in a state of readiness at all times, ensuring that all necessary equipment is available and in good working order, with age specific supplies ready for use as needed.
2. Assesses physical and emotional needs of patients and implements appropriate nursing interventions. Completes the nursing pre-assessment record, including confirmation of the following:
   • a. Allergies.
   • b. Medications taken at home.
   • c. Dentures, contact lenses and glasses.
   • d. Pertinent medical conditions listed.
   • e. Pertinent past medical history listed.
   • f. Confirmations of consent and operative site.
   • g. Confirmation of responsible party.
   • h. Confirmation of ordered labs/test results on chart.
3. Respects the patient’s right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
4. Assists the patient in undressing if needed and stores belongings appropriately.
5. Assesses or performs the following:
   • a. Vital signs.
   • b. Weight and height.
   • c. Accu-Check for blood sugar, if applicable.
   • d. Pregnancy test, if applicable.
   • e. Starts IV on all patients, except those who have an order not to start an IV. Utilizes anesthesia protocol regarding IV fluids and catheter size.
   • f. Pain level.
6. Performs pre-operative instruction and explanation of procedures and patient’s rights.
7. Ensures that patients are seen by the anesthesia provider prior to being taken to the O.R.
8. Sets priorities to facilitate the timely and efficient flow of patents throughout the day.
9. Carries out physician/anesthesia orders.
10. Records pertinent patient information on the nurse’s notes.