Nursing Jobs in Rupert, ID

LPN Med-Surg Per Diem
Minidoka Memorial Hospital

RN/LPN - Med Surg- PRN - Varying Shifts

Minidoka Memorial Hospital Rupert, ID
Description Job Summary Responsible for providing high-quality, direct patient care in the Countryside Care and Rehabilitation department. Responsible for pleasant and effective communication with the patients, with coworkers, supervisors and the public. Duties and Responsibilities Ability to follow established standards of nursing practices and implement facility policies and procedures. Ability to conduct patient rounds daily, reporting problems to nursing supervisor and initiating corrective action. Ability to identify patients problems and emergency situations and initiate immediate "life saving" measures in the absence of a physician. Ability to follow, supervise and evaluate the implementation of a Patient's Rights Program. Ability to attend staff meeting, in-service classes and committee meetings as assigned. Ability to complete report for facility committees as assigned. Ability to perform and document comprehensive assessment of each patient. Ability to follow facility discharge/transfer procedure and coordinate discharge/transfer with other departments, physicians and ancillary service providers. Ability to assess patient needs and initiate development of individualized care plans. Ability to review and revise patient care plans as necessary and as required by regulations. Ability to participate in patient care conferences as assigned. Ability to count all narcotics; sign for count and exchange keys. Ability to prepare and administer medications, tube feedings and treatments as ordered. Ability to notify the Director of Nursing, when necessary, of changes in patients' conditions, weight changes, medication errors, medication not available, abnormal lab and x-ray results and any other information as necessary. Ability to participate in resident care conferences as scheduled. Ability to assume accountability for data contained in the Personnel Policy Manual. Actively engage in quality improvement activities. Ability to perform other related duties as directed by the Nurse Manager. Requirements Minimum Requirements Must possess a high school diploma or GED. Registered Nurse (RN) degree from a recognized college or university with current or pending licensure. Skills and Competencies Strong written and verbal skills. Self-disciplined and self-motivated. Understanding of medical concepts while performing nursing duties. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with patients (and their families), coworkers, hospital staff and physicians. Physical Requirements Perceive the nature of sounds by the ear, express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word, perceive characteristics of objects through the eyes, extend arms and hands in any direction, seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise work with hands, pick, pinch, or otherwise work with fingers, perceive such attributes of objects or materials as size, shape, temperature, or texture; and stoop, kneel crouch, and crawl. Must be able to lift 25 pounds maximum with frequent lifting, carrying pushing, and pulling of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Continuous walking and standing. Must be able to identify, match, and distinguish colors.
CNA Full-time
Minidoka Memorial Hospital

CNA- Countryside Care & Rehab - FT (30-40)hrs - Evenings

Minidoka Memorial Hospital Rupert, ID
Description Job Summary Provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a LPN or RN. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of a licensed nurse. Duties and Responsibilities Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age. Provides care appropriate to condition and age of patient, including pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population. Provides patient care that meets the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient within the CNA's scope of practice. Assists with patient admissions, discharge and transfers. Provides morning care which may include bed bath, shower, whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing patients, changing bed linen, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the shift. Provides evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, freshening linen, straightening room and other general care as needed. Provides general nursing care such as positioning patients, lifting and turning patients, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in use of bedpan, commode and ambulating patients. Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary. Distributes drinking water and snacks to patients as applicable. Answers patients' call lights, anticipates patients' needs and makes rounds of assigned patients. Transports patients to various departments for ordered tests/procedures. Demonstrates the ability to perform procedures within the CNA scope of practice per state law. Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, blood pressure and intake-output. Reports patient complaint of pain to supervising licensed nurse. Observes patient's mental and physical conditions, reports any changes to supervising licensed nurse. Knowledgeable of sterile techniques and infection prevention and control procedures. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality. Participates in patient care conferences. Communicates in a clear and concise manner to all medical staff. Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments. Documentation meets current standards and policies. Attends in-service education programs, as assigned, to learn new treatments, procedures, developmental skills etc. Treat patient and families with respect and dignity. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department. Actively engage in quality improvement activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Minimum Requirements Current CNA certification in the state of Idaho. Current BLS certificate. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Basic computer knowledge. Preferred Requirements High School graduate or equivalent. Previous experience in a long-term care setting. Additional languages preferred. Skills/Competencies Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Basic computer knowledge. Physical Requirements Perceive the nature of sounds by the ear, express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word, perceive characteristics of objects through the eyes, extend arms and hands in any direction, seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise work with hands, pick, pinch, or otherwise work with fingers, perceive such attributes of objects or materials as size, shape, temperature, or texture; and stoop, kneel crouch, and crawl. Must be able to lift 20 pounds minimum with frequent lifting, carrying pushing, and pulling of objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Continuous walking and standing. Must be able to identify, match, and distinguish colors.
RN ER Per Diem
Minidoka Memorial Hospital

RN - Emergency Dept - PRN - Varying Shifts

Minidoka Memorial Hospital Rupert, ID
Description Job Summary The Emergency Department RN provides direct and indirect patient care in the emergency care setting Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with minimum supervision. Able to triage every patient that enters the emergency care system safely, rapidly, and accurately. The RN determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. They communicate with Physicians about changes in patient's status, symptomatology, and results of diagnostic studies; they have the ability to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Duties and Responsibilities Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care. Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population. Uses triage process to ensure timely and appropriate care to patients. Accurately assigns triage categories. Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Ability to monitor hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interpret the results. Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately. Ability to perform waived testing (point-of-care testing) per Clinical Laboratory’s and the patient care unit’s policies and procedures. Ability to interpret the results of waived tests; takes appropriate action on waived test results. Maintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical condition. Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Prepares, hangs, monitors and discontinues IV fluids. Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses and assessment of changes. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family. Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. Interacts professionally with patient and family and involves patient and family in the formation of the plan of care. Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; includes family in teaching, as appropriate. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection prevention and control standards. Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards. Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment. Assists in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment. Cooperates with other staff to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations and interdepartmental objectives. Demonstrates the ability to assist physicians with procedures in the Emergency Department. Leads one or more employees performing similar work; supervises temporary employees and employees who do not supervise; trains new employees; allocates and monitors work of others. Participates in performance improvement activities. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education. Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion. Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled. Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Requirements Minimum Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with up to six (6) months registered nurse experience. Current RN license in Idaho Current BLS Certification. ACLS Certification within six (6) months of hire. PALS Certification within one (1) year of hire. Preferred Requirements TNCC Certification (Trauma Nurse Core Course). ENPC Certification (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course). Bi-lingual (Spanish and English). Skills/Competencies Read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Basic computer knowledge. Compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Work Environment The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud. Other conditions include Blood-Borne Pathogens, and Physical, Chemical, and Respiratory Hazards. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
CNA Full-time
Minidoka Memorial Hospital

CNA -Country Side Care & Rehab - FT (40)hrs - Evenings

Minidoka Memorial Hospital Rupert, ID
Description Job Summary Provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a LPN or RN. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of a licensed nurse. Duties and Responsibilities Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age. Provides care appropriate to condition and age of patient, including pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population. Provides patient care that meets the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient within the CNA's scope of practice. Assists with patient admissions, discharge and transfers. Provides morning care which may include bed bath, shower, whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing patients, changing bed linen, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the shift. Provides evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, freshening linen, straightening room and other general care as needed. Provides general nursing care such as positioning patients, lifting and turning patients, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in use of bedpan, commode and ambulating patients. Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary. Distributes drinking water and snacks to patients as applicable. Answers patients' call lights, anticipates patients' needs and makes rounds of assigned patients. Transports patients to various departments for ordered tests/procedures. Demonstrates the ability to perform procedures within the CNA scope of practice per state law. Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, blood pressure and intake-output. Reports patient complaint of pain to supervising licensed nurse. Observes patient's mental and physical conditions, reports any changes to supervising licensed nurse. Knowledgeable of sterile techniques and infection prevention and control procedures. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality. Participates in patient care conferences. Communicates in a clear and concise manner to all medical staff. Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments. Documentation meets current standards and policies. Attends in-service education programs, as assigned, to learn new treatments, procedures, developmental skills etc. Treat patient and families with respect and dignity. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department. Actively engage in quality improvement activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Minimum Requirements Current CNA certification in the state of Idaho. Current BLS certificate. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Basic computer knowledge. Preferred Requirements High School graduate or equivalent. Previous experience in a long-term care setting. Additional languages preferred. Skills/Competencies Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Basic computer knowledge. Physical Requirements Perceive the nature of sounds by the ear, express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word, perceive characteristics of objects through the eyes, extend arms and hands in any direction, seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise work with hands, pick, pinch, or otherwise work with fingers, perceive such attributes of objects or materials as size, shape, temperature, or texture; and stoop, kneel crouch, and crawl. Must be able to lift 20 pounds minimum with frequent lifting, carrying pushing, and pulling of objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Continuous walking and standing. Must be able to identify, match, and distinguish colors.