Job description

Kootenai Health is currently hiring a patient-focused RN to join our General Surgery Unit. Candidates with a high level of team work and drive to provide exceptional care to those they serve are a must.

Team Highlights

2 South is a medical/surgical unit that specializes in post-operative recovery of patients after the Recovery Room such as general surgical, genitourinary, general cardiothoracic, and general vascular. Additionally, the General Surgery Unit cares for patients who may be cared for throughout the surgical care continuum such as pre-operative complications, post-operative complications as well as a variety of medical patients. Due to the wide variety of patients cared for on 2 South, one could also expect to see multiple drains such as chest tubes, JP drains, ostomies, and foley catheters just to name a few.

30 bed unit that is growing to meet the increasing high acuity needs of our community Staffing ratios of 5:1 Exposure to a variety of surgeries This unit is a great starting point for an RN that would like to eventually move into the PACU, OR, ICU or L&D

 

About the Job

· Evaluates, plans, implements, and documents nursing care for an assigned patient population

· Assists physician during examinations and procedures

· Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse

· Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patient and family to understand the condition, medications, and self-care skills

· A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected

· Performs other related duties as assigned

· Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

· Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

· Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned

 

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program required RN with less than 3 years’ patient-facing nursing experience at time of hire are required to be enrolled in a baccalaureate (or higher) degree program in nursing within 1 year of employment, with completion within 3 years of hire RN with at least 3 years’ patient-facing nursing experience at time of hire, ADN or diploma required; BSN or higher preferred State of Idaho Registered Nurse OR licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the “multistate privilege to practice” compact with Idaho prior to start date BLS Required

 

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

 

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

 

100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more Robust and interactive employee referral program And much more

 

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to Stephanie Vickhammer by calling 208-625-4058 at or emailing svickhammer@kh.org. You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org  with any questions.

 

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex