BLACKFOOT PAIN SPECIALISTS - REGISTERED NURSE

Job DetailsJob Location: Blackfoot Pain and Spine - Blackfoot, ID 83221Position Type: PRN (as needed)Education Level: Registered NurseTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Health CareMountain View Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:       

Pain management nurses work closely with patients to monitor the severity and timing of pain in order to treat it effectively. Once a plan is determined, they then must have excellent communication with the patient and family and maintain treatment notes to watch for signs of abuse or other symptoms. This position also requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to coordinate between multiple medical facilities as a patient may be treated by various specialists simultaneously.

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

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

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Meets nursing operational standards by contributing information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards; resolving problems; identifying system improvements.
Provides professional knowledge and skill specific to pain management patient care.  Assists in the development of technical and professional skills.
Assures quality of care by representing philosophies and practicing nursing standards of care; enforcing adherence to state board of nursing and state nurse practice act requirements and to other governing agency regulations; measuring health outcomes against standards; making or recommending adjustments.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by monitoring confidential information processing in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Ability and responsibility to communicate within and across the organization or systems to support improved patient outcomes.
Protects patients and employees by developing and interpreting infection-control policies and protocols; enforcing medication administration, storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.  Provides information to patients and health care team by answering questions and requests.
Works collectively with multidisciplinary care teams within and across facility systems.  Maintains safe and clean working environment by designing and implementing procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from other health care professionals.
Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods.

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

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people 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.
QualificationsEducation/Certification:  Graduate of an accredited RN program with a current RN licensure in the state of Idaho with a minimum of 1 year experience. Current BLS and ACLS certification and renewal as required.         

Experience:   Conscious sedation course certification required within 6 months of hire

Equipment/Technology:  Basic computer knowledge.

Language/Communication:  Must have ability to communicate effectively with others including the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Mathematical Skills:  Able to calculate correct medication doses using necessary formulas as applicable.  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers.

Mental Capabilities:  Ability to problem solve, and handle stressful situations

Interpersonal:  Ability to work and communicate well with others.

Performance:  Consistently accomplish necessary duties and responsibilities.