Location: Boise, ID

Shift: Night: 7p7a, 13 Weeks contract

Start: ASAP

Job Description: This position accepts the responsibility and accountability for the delivery of patient care during the patient’s stay, through the use of the nursing process. Directs patient/family education and delegates to ancillary personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.

Responsibilities:

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals.





• Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients.





• Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications.





• Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs.





• Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements.





• Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner.





• Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team.





• Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care.





• Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records.





• Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.

Education/ Experience:

• Graduate of a program in professional nursing.





• Must have 1+ years of recent RN med surg experience. 

Certifications:

• Current and valid state RN License





• BLS Certification required





• ACLS Certification required

Other Mandatory Requirements:

• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19