Registered Nurse -Observation Unit Team

Bingham Healthcare Blackfoot, ID 83221, US

Join the Observation Unit Team at Bingham Healthcare

Where Critical Thinking Meets Compassionate Care

Multiple Shifts Available | Flexible Scheduling Options | Fulltime and Part time available

Bingham Healthcare is seeking compassionate, skilled, and motivated Registered Nurses to join our growing Observation Unit team.

If you're looking for a nursing career where every shift offers variety, teamwork, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to welcome you to Bingham Healthcare.

Our Observation Unit cares for patients requiring short-term treatment, monitoring, and evaluation. As an Observation RN, you'll use your clinical expertise to assess changing patient conditions, coordinate care, and help determine the next step in each patient's healthcare journey—whether that's safely returning home or transitioning to inpatient care.

Every day is different, making this the perfect role for nurses who enjoy critical thinking, fast-paced environments, and providing exceptional patient-centered care.

Why Choose Bingham Healthcare?

At Bingham Healthcare, we're proud to provide exceptional care while maintaining the warmth and personal connections only a community hospital can offer.

Our 25-bed Critical Access Hospital serves as the healthcare hub for our surrounding communities, offering inpatient care, a Level IV Trauma Emergency Department, on-site laboratory and imaging services, and Rural Health Clinics throughout Southeast Idaho.

Here, you're more than an employee—you become part of a team that treats each other like family while caring for our neighbors when they need us most.

Why Nurses Love Working Here

✔ Multiple Shift Opportunities

✔ Flexible Scheduling Options

✔ Diverse Patient Population That Builds Strong Clinical Skills

✔ Fast-Paced Environment with Meaningful Variety

✔ Close-Knit, Collaborative Nursing Team

✔ Leadership That Values Your Voice

✔ Opportunities for Growth and Professional Development

✔ A Mission-Driven Organization Focused on Exceptional Care

Our Outstanding Benefits Package Includes

✔ Competitive Compensation

✔ Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

✔ Prescription Drug Coverage

✔ Employer-Paid Life Insurance

✔ Supplemental Life Insurance Options

✔ Long-Term Disability Coverage

✔ Competitive 401(k) with Employer Match

✔ Generous PTO & Sick Leave Starting Day One

Position Summary

The Observation Unit Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care for patients requiring short-term monitoring, evaluation, and treatment. This position coordinates all aspects of patient care, including assessment, education, care planning, discharge planning, and transitions of care.

Working within the Nursing Professional Practice Model and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, the RN plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates individualized care while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe, efficient, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Observation Unit nurses care for a wide variety of medical conditions, making this an excellent opportunity to expand clinical knowledge while developing strong assessment, prioritization, and critical thinking skills.

What You'll Do

Deliver Exceptional Patient Care

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for observation patients
Monitor changing patient conditions and respond promptly using sound clinical judgment
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and accurately
Coordinate admissions, observation care, discharge planning, and transitions when inpatient admission is needed
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and follow-up care

Collaborate with the Healthcare Team

Partner with physicians, case managers, therapists, and ancillary departments to coordinate timely, high-quality care
Serve as a patient advocate while promoting safety, efficiency, and positive patient outcomes
Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and quality improvement initiatives
Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to fellow nursing staff as appropriate

Promote Excellence

Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record
Follow evidence-based nursing practices and hospital policies
Support continuous quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Foster a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and compassionate care

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is:

✔ Compassionate and patient-centered

✔ A confident critical thinker

✔ Calm under pressure

✔ Adaptable in a fast-paced environment

✔ An excellent communicator

✔ Collaborative and team-oriented

✔ Passionate about delivering outstanding patient care

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required
Current Idaho Registered Nurse (RN) License required
One year of RN experience preferred
Previous Medical-Surgical, Observation, Emergency Department, or Acute Care nursing experience highly preferred
ACLS and PALS certification preferred and required within one year of hire
Experience with electronic medical record systems preferred
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Ability to prioritize multiple patient needs while delivering safe, compassionate care

Why Southeast Idaho?

Life in Southeast Idaho offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy affordable living, welcoming communities, excellent schools, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure—including hiking, fishing, skiing, camping, boating, and more.

Here, you'll experience the rewarding pace of community healthcare while enjoying the beauty and recreation Idaho is known for.

Help Patients Take the Next Step Toward Recovery

Observation nurses play a vital role in helping patients receive the right care at the right time. Whether you're stabilizing a patient for discharge or recognizing the need for a higher level of care, your expertise, compassion, and clinical judgment directly impact patient outcomes every day.

If you're looking for a rewarding nursing career with a supportive team, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to grow, we invite you to join Bingham Healthcare.

Bingham Healthcare — Experience Excellence.

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