KOS RN

Job Code: 50055    

Position Summary

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

Responsibilities

•    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 condition, medications, and self-care skills

•    Performs a variety of tasks

•    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

•    Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

•    Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

•    Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

•    Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program.

•    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.

•    BLS required

•    ACLS, PALS required within 6 months for PACU

Working Conditions

•    Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position

•    Typical equipment used in a clinical job

•    Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend

•    Must be able to push, pull, or transfer heavy equipment

•    Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs

 

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