What are the responsibilities and job description for the OR and Recovery Perioperative Nurse position at Franklin County Medical Center?
Description
Occasional
Job Title: PACU and Outpatient Surgery Nurse
Department: OR & Recovery
Reports To: Director of Surgical Services
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hours: Occasional: 8-39 hours per pay period
Shift: Days
Here at Franklin County Medical Center, we have a vision: be the premier healthcare provider and facility of choice for the community. A non-profit critical access hospital, we house 20 beds in our acute care facility and 35 beds in our nursing facility. FCMC was recognized as one of the “Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals” in the nation for four consecutive years from 2017-2020. Always committed to improvement, we are working to be in the top 20 critical access hospitals and are also currently constructing a new 24,000 square foot medical office to bring better access, accommodations, and services to the community.
As the largest employer in Franklin County, we understand that our team members, including our Perioperative Nurses, are vital to upholding our high standards. We show our appreciation through competitive wages, flexible scheduling, encouraging a healthy work/life balance, and providing opportunity for education and growth through tuition assistance and promotions.
WHAT FCMC CAN DO FOR YOU:
We offer a range of amazing benefits for our full-time employees, including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Retirement Plans
- Paid Long Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Illness Bank
- Paid Holidays
Part-time employees can enjoy Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Paid Long Term Disability, Retirement Plans, and Paid Time Off.
WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR FCMC:
Our Perioperative Nurses contribute greatly to the success of our surgical department by preparing for and assisting with the recovery of same-day surgeries. As a Perioperative Nurse, your responsibilities would include:
- Preparing patients for surgery by checking them into the electronic medical record (EMR); checking height, weight, and vital signs; directing patient in correct dressing for the procedure; and establishing an IV and administering medications as ordered
- Escorting the family or others to the designated waiting area during the procedure and retrieving them once the patient is stable and in Recovery Phase II Unit
- Assisting in the patients’ recovery in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and the Recovery Phase II Unit
- Educating the patient and family or others about the procedure and giving post-operation instructions
- Cleaning the room after each patient has left for surgery in order to prepare for the next patient
- Completing required documentation for care provided
- Making post-operation calls within 48 hours to ensure proper recovery
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Idaho
- Current BLS required; ACLS and PALS required within one year of hire date
- Working knowledge of healthcare safety, nursing, state and federal regulations, and regulatory processes
- One to two years of PACU or acute care nursing is preferred
- Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Must be able to work effectively and cooperatively with a team and individuals
Essential Job Functions:
- Regular and predictable attendance is required
- Regularly required to move around; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or twist
- Continuously required to use a keyboard and computer monitor
- Frequently able to move, push, pull, lift, or carry up to 50 pounds
- Occasionally required to operate medical equipment
- Good hearing is necessary for this role
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision
- Must comply with HIPAA and patient privacy
- Must wear PPE when situations require
- Must submit to COVID-19 testing as required by CMS and other regulatory agencies according to FCMC policy
- Have full COVID-19 vaccination (some exemptions allowed)
Work Environment:
- FCMC operates 24 hours per day each day of the year: operational needs of departments may require that you be available to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the patients
- Potential exposure to blood, body tissue and fluids, contagious diseases, and hazardous waste
- Occasional exposure to bodily injury, loud or unpleasant noise, unpleasant odor, and emotional or physical stress
- May be required to work day or night in a confined environment or variation of different temperatures
The Location:
Located in southeast Idaho, Franklin County is surrounded by the beautiful Rocky Mountains, giving ample opportunity for outdoor recreation. However, being less than thirty minutes from Logan, Utah and one hour from Pocatello, Idaho provides locals with a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options both here in the county and in nearby cities. Franklin County Medical Center invites you to make Franklin County your new home and join us in offering top-notch healthcare to your new community.