Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room Full-Time Days

About the job

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, is hiring a full-time registered nurse (RN) for day shifts in its operating room. The surgery RN gives direct, comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients of all ages, using the nursing process with the interdisciplinary team and keeping patients safe and comfortable, and educating them, throughout the perioperative process.

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center welcomes new graduates and offers training and mentoring to help them build confidence.

What you'll do

• Provide patient-centered care guided by the nursing process and established care standards
• Give medications and treatments as prescribed and according to policy
• Document every part of patient care clearly and accurately
• Monitor and evaluate the patient's condition and keep the care team, patient and family informed
• Coordinate and collaborate with surgical and interdisciplinary teams for the best patient care
• Help with patient transfers, discharges and referrals as needed
• Teach patients and families about surgical procedures, what to expect in recovery and post-operative care
• Advocate for patients' physical and emotional well-being throughout the surgical experience

What you need

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• A current, valid RN license for the state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within the time frame facility policy sets
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within the time frame facility policy sets
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within the time frame facility policy sets
• Sound clinical judgment, critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Able to work effectively in high-stress, fast-paced settings
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, families and team members
• Competence with electronic medical records (EMR) and other health care technology
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth
• Able to keep patient information confidential and follow HIPAA guidelines
• Physically able to lift, bend, and stand and walk for long periods
• Keep required certifications and competencies current and attend required staff meetings

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• At least one year of clinical nursing experience
• Past experience in perioperative or surgical services, which is strongly preferred

Schedule

• Full-time, day shift