RN Endoscopy PRN

Hourly Wage Estimate: $34.91 - $52.37. Factors such as skills, experience, and comparison to other employees in this role may influence the actual salary.

About the role

Under the direction of the supervisor, manager, and director, you will provide high-quality, cost-effective nursing care, meeting the medical, psycho/social, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs of patients. You will perform assessments, planning, procedures, treatments, evaluations, and updates of patient plans of care, ensuring high-quality care for all assigned patients. Your role includes delivering effective sedation under the direct supervision of a credentialed provider and acting as a patient and family advocate to protect patient rights.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team consisting of providers, surgeons, surgical technologists, and more
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment, and follow-up measures

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Associate Degree in Nursing
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date)
• 1 year of Endoscopy experience

Benefits

West Valley Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs may include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

About the employer

West Valley Medical Center (WVMC) provides a small-town, friendly environment with a big-city commitment to high-quality patient care. Located in Caldwell, Idaho, this 150-plus-bed facility is nationally accredited and has consistently been awarded for performance and clinical outcomes. The WVMC team comprises 800 employees and volunteers, with several off-site community clinics. In 2017, WVMC was named among the Top 100 Hospitals for the fourth consecutive year.

Caldwell offers a family-friendly culture with walking paths, recreational parks, two golf courses, the Boise River, and a short commute to Boise, along with countless outdoor adventures. WVMC is part of the HCA Healthcare network, which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the nation, offering opportunities for travel and relocation.