GRAND TETON ASC - LPN/RN

About the Role

The endoscopy/ophthalmology practical nurse provides nursing care to patients being admitted for endoscopic and ophthalmic procedures, as well as following discharge from the endoscopy/ophthalmology procedure room. This includes care for patients in an asleep but arousable post-procedure state or an awake post-sedation state through discharge to home.

During admission, the nursing role focuses on assessing, identifying, and solving nursing care and pre-procedure problems. Responsibilities include starting and monitoring IVs, administering pre-procedure medications, performing pre-procedure instruction, and explaining patient rights and procedures.

During the recovery phase, the nurse monitors vital signs, provides pain management, delivers patient and family education, and ensures patient safety until discharge into the vehicle of a responsible driver. The role requires cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assess, identify, and address nursing care and pre-procedure problems during patient admission.
• Start and monitor IVs, and administer pre-procedure medications.
• Provide pre-procedure instruction and explain patient rights and procedures.
• Monitor vital signs during the recovery phase post-procedure.
• Provide pain management and patient/family education.
• Ensure patient safety until discharge to a responsible driver.
• Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure as a Nurse in the state of Idaho.
• Current BLS certification.
• One year of general nursing experience preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to effectively read, write, and speak English.
• General high school-level mathematical skills.

Skills

• Ability to make sound judgments frequently and consistently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to rapidly changing workloads due to census changes.
• Works well with others and maintains strong interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet multiple, competing deadlines.

Benefits

• 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.

Note: Benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time, or PRN status classification.

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—from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span wound care, urgent care, oncology, neurology, physical therapy, speech therapy, a Level III NICU, a robust robotic surgery department, and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission-driven, people-centric, and supportive, making it a place where employees are 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.