RN SPAR

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

About the Location

Boise, Idaho's capital city and the 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 the Boise Foothills, which offer an interconnected network of roads and trails. Boise consistently ranks high on various top ten lists for safety, affordability, and work-life balance.

About the Role

This is a PRN (as-needed) RN position in the SPAR department at our Regional Medical Center in Boise, with a schedule of one 12-hour shift per week (0530-1800).

Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric as applicable).

Responsibilities

• Ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to patients.
• Demonstrates compliance with hospital safety policies and procedures.
• Performs and documents comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments.
• Educates patients based on assessment of needs.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates a plan of care based on patient needs.
• Communicates patient’s current status and plan of care to other caregivers (verbally and in writing).
• Prepares, administers, and evaluates the effectiveness of medications.
• Demonstrates safe operation of patient care equipment.
• Establishes therapeutic and professional boundaries.
• Integrates knowledge, experience, professional standards, and hospital policies into nursing practice.
• Meets unit-specific technical skills.
• Practices within the rules and regulations defined by the Idaho State Board of Nursing.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

• 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 required within 6 months of hire.

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.