Licensed Practical Nurse

Description

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

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides direct and indirect care in the maternity setting. Communicates with physicians/charge nurses about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomology. Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision. Participates in all performance improvement and quality assurance activities.

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.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
2. Ability to assess neonate at delivery and perform neonatal resuscitation according to policy and procedure.
3. Ability, under direct supervision of and RN, to perform a head-to-toe physical review and reassessments of infants and adults and reassessments as her policy.
4. Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for  effectiveness.
5. Implements a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning (family is included as appropriate).
6. Communicates appropriately and clearly to charge nurse, co-workers and physicians.
7. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served.
Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patients age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
8. Consults other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
9. Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient.
10. Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures in Newborn Nursery and Postpartum areas as appropriate.
 

About Mountain View:

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current RN license valid within the state of Idaho (GN temporary license accepted). Must have current certification for CPR, BLS, PALS, and ACLS. Neonatal Resuscitation Certification (within 6 months of hire). STABLE course must be taken within six (6) months of hire. Complete NICU orientation competency during new hire orientation, and thereafter complete yearly ongoing competency. Must be aware of all policies and procedures for the CCN, L&D, and Post Partum.

Experience: Previous CCN experience preferred.