What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN)- Med/Surg position at Bingham Memorial Hospital?
Flexible scheduling available.
Bingham Healthcare is a unique facility. We are a small community, critical access hospital and we are passionate about the care we can provide. We offer inpatient care with our 25 bed Critical Access Hospital, emergency care in our trauma level IV facility, on-site lab and radiology services and several Rural Health Clinics. We offer the true ability to care for our neighbors when they need it most. We care for our employees by offering a highly competitive benefit and compensation package.
We are a community of ranchers, farmers, teachers, retirees and families. If you are looking for a place with a hometown feel, wide open spaces and plenty of outdoor activities year round, then we are the hospital for you.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Required Licenses
Idaho State RN License.
Required Certifications
ACLS and PALS preferred. Required within 1 year of hire.
Experience/Additional qualifications
One year RN experience. Previous Med/Surg nursing experience highly preferred. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Experience working in a team environment. Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems. Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting. Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and adequacy of resources. The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects.