Registered Nurse - PreOp/PACU

Idaho Falls Community Hospital is looking for a PreOp/PACU 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.

    The PACU, Phase I nurse provides nursing care to patients returning from surgery.  The nursing role during this phase focuses on assisting the patient through the transition from an anesthetized state to an awake condition.  The nurse is responsible for assisting and maintaining adequate ventilation, hemostasis and circulation; assessing level of consciousness, providing pain management, and ensuring the safety of the patient until transferred to another unit.  He/she must 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. Idaho Falls Community 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 Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital

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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The RN Pre-Op/PACU

• 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.
• Assesses physical and emotional needs of patients and implements appropriate nursing interventions.  Completes the nursing pre-assessment record, including confirmation of the following:
  • Allergies.
  • Medications taken at home.
  • Dentures, contact lenses and glasses.
  • Pertinent medical conditions listed.
  • Pertinent past medical history listed.
  • Confirmations of consent and operative site.
  • Confirmation of responsible party.
  • Confirmation of ordered labs/test results on chart.
• Respects the patient’s right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
• Assists the patient in undressing if needed and stores belongings appropriately.
• Assesses or performs the following:
  • Vital signs.
  • Weight and height.
  • Blood Glucose monitoring, if applicable.
  • Pregnancy test, if applicable.
  • 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.
  • Pain level.