At Ivinson Memorial Hospital we are committed to excellence, trust, healing, and integrity. We pride ourselves in providing compassionate, world-class care to our community. At Ivinson we offer a competitive total rewards package including; full medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Ivinson aims to improve the care provided for our patients and create a work-life balance for our employees by creating a culture of transparency, teamwork, accountability, and trust.
Base salary starting at: $31.94/ hr
This is a Bridge position meaning a Graduate Nurse will orient in multiple departments before deciding which department they want to be their primary department. This position will first orient in Periop with the option to also orient in the Medical/Surgical Unit.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assessment, evaluation, and implementation of patient needs, education, and care plans based on patient condition and diagnosis.
- Provides education to patients according to their needs.
- Transcribes, utilizes and implements protocols and physician orders.
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, including case management, social work, dietary, cardiopulmonary, physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
- Continuous monitoring of patients.
- Assessment and monitoring of Telemetry Data
- Recognition of acute changes & deteriorations of patients with implementation of appropriate treatments.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Graduation of an accredited school of nursing required.
EXPERIENCE
- Previous hospital experience preferred.
CREDENTIALS
- Must have a current, valid RN license from the State of Wyoming and must be in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
- Must have current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must obtain within 60 days of hire and maintain credentials throughout employment with IMH.
- Must complete telemetry course or demonstrate competency within one (1) year of hire and must demonstrate competency annually.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or must obtain within (1) year of hire and maintain credentials throughout employment with IMH
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Annual completion of yearly required CEUs.
- Familiarity with IV drips (antibiotic, heparin, etc.).
- Excellent customer service skills, including but not limited to: a friendly personality, tact, patience, empathy and a helpful, professional attitude both in person and on the telephone.
- Ability to effectively communicate with staff, managers and the general public verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrate effective listening skills.
- Excellent organization and time management skills and ability to establish priorities effectively.
- Possess exceptional problem solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively without immediate supervision.
- Ability to learn new computer software programs.
- Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.
- Demonstrate ethical and legal accountability for the position.