Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Pain Specialists Pocatello - Pocatello, ID
Position Type: PRN (as needed)
Education Level: Licensed Practical Nurse
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Nurse
Description
Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team!
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides direct and indirect care services that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a registered nurse. Maintains regulatory agency requirements, nursing and hospital policies, procedures and standards. Communicates with physicians and team members about changes in patient’s clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
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:
Licensed Practical Nurse
- Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.
- Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients
and their families.
- Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in formation of the plan of care.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
- Knowledge of medications and correct administration based on age of the patient and patient’s clinical condition, to include IV medications as specified by facility.
- Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
- Correctly obtains laboratory tests; such as urine pregnancy tests, blood glucose tests, PT/PTT, and others as indicated by the physician.
- Able to interpret results of laboratory tests accurately, taking appropriate action and notifying RN and physician of test(s) results.
- Establishes that the patient meets discharge criteria. Provides discharge instructions.
- Carries out medical and surgical asepsis during treatments and special procedures.
- Meets current documentation standards and policies.
- Responds appropriately to patient in an emergent situation.
- Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
- Coordinates and supervises patient care under the direct supervision of an RN.
- Consults other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
- Communicates appropriately and clearly to charge nurse, co-workers and physicians.
- Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
- Performs other duties as assigned within the LPN scope of practice.
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.
Qualifications
Education/Certification: Graduate of an accredited LPN program. Current state LPN Licensure. Current IV certification required. Current BLS and ACLS certification and renewal as required. Conscious sedation course certification required within 6 months of hire.
Experience: One year nursing experience preferred.
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: Must be able to calculate correct dose of medication as directed by licensure.
Mental Capabilities: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to be flexible, organized, problem solve, and handle stressful situations.
Interpersonal: Ability to work and communicate well with others.
Performance: Consistently accomplish necessary duties and responsibilities.
Physical Demands:Functioning physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment; see description under “Duties and Responsibilities”.
