RN PACU FT Days

Employment Type: Full time, Day Shift

About the Location

Idaho's capital city (and third largest city in the Pacific Northwest!) is located in the high desert of southwestern Idaho, right on the Boise River. Boise offers a stellar quality of life, featuring a vibrant and urban downtown, cultural and culinary experiences, and a wealth of entertainment options. With over 200 days of sunny weather each year, recreational opportunities abound, including the 25-mile-long Boise River Greenbelt and an interconnected network of roads and trails in the Boise Foothills. Boise consistently ranks high on lists for safety, affordability, and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric as applicable).
• Ensure the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to patients.
• Demonstrate compliance with hospital safety policies and procedures.
• Perform and document comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments.
• Educate patients based on assessment of needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a plan of care based on patient needs.
• Communicate patient’s current status and plan of care to other caregivers (verbally and in writing).
• Prepare, administer, and evaluate the effectiveness of medications.
• Demonstrate safe operation of patient care equipment.
• Establish therapeutic and professional boundaries.
• Integrate knowledge, experience, professional standards, and hospital policies into nursing practice.
• Meet unit-specific technical skills.
• Practice within the rules and regulations defined by the Idaho State Board of Nursing.

Requirements

• A current RN license is required.
• Multistate licenses must establish residency with the Idaho Board of Nursing within 60 days from hire.
• At hire, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required (ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS).
• ACLS/PALS certification within 6 months of hire.

About the Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented and enjoys working in a fast-paced and exciting environment. They demonstrate strong team-building and interpersonal skills and have a desire to care for a diverse population of patients.

Benefits

Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunities for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health. Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities.