Mountain View Hospital is looking for a LPN 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 the PACU Phase II 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. Assess patients on admission to PACU Phase II for the following: Respirations Vital Signs Level of pain Assess and records vital signs every 15 minutes. Uses appropriate devices and techniques to assist patient’s respirations and maintains optimum blood oxygen saturation. Assess surgical site for bleeding, reinforce dressing as needed, and notify physician of any increased drainage. Able to assess and treat post-operative pain effectively. Proficient knowledge of drugs used in the PACU, Phase II. Positions patient as ordered by physician. Assesses and records intake and output of all fluids. Carries out physician / anesthesiologist orders. Assesses patient for discharge when criteria is met, i.e. stable vital signs, adequate pain control. Responds appropriately to emergency situations, recognizing the need for assistance and obtaining support from anesthesia personnel and/or physician as needed. Records pertinent patient information on nurse’s notes. Preforms discharge instructions or appropriate report to staff. Transfers patients to Medical Surgical unit when applicable. Demonstrate economic use of equipment and supplies. Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent patient care information to assure the patient’s rights are protected. Demonstrates commitment to excellence in patient, family and physician relations. Acts as the nursing advocate for the patient, upholding the patient’s rights. Communicates appropriate information to other members of the health care team in a timely manner. Participates in overall Pre-Op/PACU Department functions including, but not limited to: Follows appropriate PACU policies/procedures. Training new staff as needed. Attends and participates in staff meetings. Attends annual educational in-services as required. Is knowledgeable about and responsive to emergency situations, i.e. cardiac arrest, malignant hyperthermia, drug reactions, 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 the MVH Compliance Program and participate in performance improvement activities.  Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein. ACLS and PALS certification.

 

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.