Medsurg - Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Idaho Falls Community Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team!

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the hospital setting. Communicates with physicians, nurse manager, and co‑workers as appropriate about changes in patient’s condition, results of diagnostic studies, and symptomology. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Performs general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision to include the duties of the Registered Nurse.

At Idaho Falls Community Hospital, helping our community get better is our number one priority. We are committed to providing compassionate emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to have a state‑of‑the‑art Emergency Department, a stroke and diagnostic cardiac center, and a trauma center. Our work environment is collaborative, purpose‑driven, and people‑centric.

Our culture is unique, and it is what makes people excited to come to work each day.

• Ability to perform a head‑to‑toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, geriatric, and the general adult patient population.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain‑management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Ability to perform glucometer testing (point‑of‑care testing) per Clinical Laboratory's and the patient‑care unit’s policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret results of waived tests; take appropriate action on glucometer test results.
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.
• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
• Follow the five medication rights and reduce the potential for medication errors.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays, and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full‑time, part‑time, or PRN status classification.

Education/Certification: Graduate of an accredited RN program. Current, unencumbered RN licensure in the state of Idaho. Current BLS. Successful completion of ACLS and basic dysrhythmia courses are required within 6 months of hire.

Experience: None required.