Sedation Nurse (Rn) - Axis Spine

Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Axis Spine Team!

This position will be 3 10-hour shifts!

The Registered Nurse will direct and/or provide professional nursing care for an assigned group of patients across the age continuum. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to direct or provide nursing care. Responsible assessing & providing for vascular access with the appropriate device, to include peripheral IV, midline or extended dwell IV, PICC lines, Port A Cath access/de-access. Administering conscious sedation under the direction of a physician or CRNA. Caring for patients who are receiving conscious sedation. Individuals in this role perform such duties as performing peripheral, midline, PICC Intravenous access. Assessing patients for an appropriate intravascular device. Monitoring/assessing patients receiving conscious sedation before, during and after receiving conscious sedation. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the United States
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Current RN licensure
• BLS
• ACLS and PALS Certification within 6 months of employment
• Previous sedation experience required

About Axis Spine and Northwest Specialty Hospital:

Axis Spine Center is North Idaho's premiere spine surgery and interventional pain management practice. We have recently merged with Norwest Specialty Hospital, the only 5-star outpatient hospital in our region. The emphasis is to provide "patient first" specialty care. The surgeons at Axis Spine are board-certified and fellowship trained spine physicians who are committed to offering a full spectrum approach to spine care, combining interventional pain management, physical therapy, and chiropractic care.

Northwest Specialty Hospital is widely known for being a center of excellence and is proudly owned and operated by local physicians. The physicians have invested personally, professionally, and financially in the care of the patients and the staff. They have dedicated their lives to creating a hospital that allows them to practice on their own terms and do what's best for patients. Northwest Specialty Hospital includes 12 operating rooms and 28 inpatient beds, along with a variety of clinics and services throughout Kootenai County, that span across multiple specialties.

Northwest Specialty Hospital has earned numerous awards for patient care, surgical skill, medical care, and employee satisfaction. Northwest Specialty Hospital has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest for five consecutive years!! Companies throughout Washington and Idaho were selected based on employee feedback about benefits, work environment, job satisfaction, and other factors. We continue to receive this distinguished honor based on our great company culture, patient-focused approach, and robust benefits package!

Some of our amazing perks and benefits offered to employees are:

• Company-sponsored events such as Silverwood Days, sporting events, BBQs, and holiday parties
• Comprehensive health care coverage with options for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Growth opportunities, ongoing education, training, and leadership courses
• A generous 401K retirement plan
• A variety of discounts throughout the hospital and community are available to employees
• Wellness benefits offered to staff such as: weight loss challenge, access to a dietitian, and discount gym memberships
• Culture that promotes and supports work/life balance

Northwest Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.