RN Same Day Surgery PRN

Hourly Wage Estimate: $34.91 - $52.37 / hour

West Valley Medical Center offers a total rewards package supporting health, life, career and retirement of colleagues. Available plans and programs include comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services, wellbeing support, paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, 401(k) with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, retirement resources, tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, fertility and family building benefits, and more.

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for predictability.
• Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff.
• Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning for best work with patient safety and workflow efficiency.
• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure voice is heard on patient care and surgical workflow improvement.
• On-call required during select non‑business hours.

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education about the procedure and peri-operative process.
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time‑out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team consisting of providers, surgeons, surgical technologists and more.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures.

• Current State of Idaho Registered Nurse License or Compact RN License.
• Associate’s Degree.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification (offered in new employment orientation).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Previous SDS or critical care experience required.

Located in Caldwell, Idaho.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.