What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse PreOp / PACU - FT position at MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC?
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Description
Mountain View Hospital is looking for a 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:
- 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:
- 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.
- 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:
- 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.
- Performs pre-operative instruction and explanation of procedures and patient’s rights.
- Ensures that patients are seen by the anesthesia provider prior to being taken to the O.R.
- Sets priorities to facilitate the timely and efficient flow of patents throughout the day.
- Carries out physician/anesthesia orders.
- Records pertinent patient information on the nurse’s notes.
- Demonstrates an economic use of equipment and supplies.
- Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent patient care information to assure patient’s rights are protected.
- Demonstrates commitment to excellence in patient, family and physician relations.
- Communicates appropriate information to other members of the healthcare team in a timely manner.
- Acts as the nursing advocate for the patient by upholding patient rights.
- Participates in overall Pre-Op/PACU Department functions, including, but not limited to:
- a. Follows appropriate Pre-Op/Admitting policies/procedures.
- b. Training new staff as needed.
- c. Attends and participates in staff meetings.
- d. Attends annual education in-services as required.
- e. Is knowledgeable about and responsive to emergency situations, i.e. cardiac arrest, malignant hyperthermia, drug reaction, fire, disaster, etc.
- Complies with attendance requirements.
- Demonstrates an awareness of safe conditions and safe acts as related to hospital employment.
- Maintains professional competency through appropriate continuing education.
- Adheres to and practices MVH Compliance Program and participates in Performance Improvement activities.
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
- If assigned as Pre-Op Team Leader, performs the following opening and closing duties:
- Opening:
- a. Counts narcotics.
- Closing:
- a. Checks with PACU i.e. staffing needs.
- b. Stocks the blanket warmer.
- c. Readies rooms: gurneys made up, O2 tanks >500psi.
- d. Restocks IV trays. Restocks room carts.
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
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Idaho. Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification required.
- One year of general nursing experience preferred.
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Can adapt to rapidly changing workloads due to changes in the surgery census. Can frequently and consistently make sound judgments.