Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room Full-Time Days

Lewiston, Idaho

Facility St. Joseph Regional Medical Center

Req

ID 559459

Post Date 10/14/2026 Description Join St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho—where nationally recognized quality meets small-town heart. We're proud to be recognized for excellence and patient safety, including an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker's list of "Great Community Hospitals," and U.S. News & World Report accolades for maternity care. Here, you'll find a teamwork-first culture, leaders who support you, and coworkers who genuinely have your back. New grads are welcome—we're committed to training, mentoring, and helping you build confidence as you grow. And because we know great care starts with taking care of our people, we offer competitive benefits and a workplace you can feel good about. If you're looking for a place to do meaningful work, build a career, and feel proud serving your community—you belong at St. Joe's. Job Summary The Registered Nurse - Surgery (RN-Surgery) provides direct and comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients within an acute care hospital setting. Utilizing the nursing process, the RN-Surgery assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes. This role supports surgical interventions across all age groups and ensures patient safety, comfort, and education throughout the perioperative process. Essential Functions Delivers patient-centered nursing care based on established standards of care and the nursing process

Administers medications and treatments as prescribed and in accordance with policy

Documents all aspects of patient care clearly and accurately

Monitors, evaluates, and communicates patient condition to healthcare team, patient, and family

Coordinates and collaborates with surgical and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care

Participates in patient transfer, discharge, and referrals as needed

Educates patients and families on surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and post-operative care

Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients throughout the surgical experience Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Demonstrated critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills

Ability to function effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments

Effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and team members

Competency in the use of electronic medical records (EMR) and other healthcare technologies

Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA guidelines

Physical ability to perform required duties, including lifting, bending, standing, and walking for extended periods

Willingness to comply with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures

Attends required staff meetings and maintains required certifications and competencies Qualifications Education Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Licenses/Certifications Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required within time frame specified in facility policy)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (required within time frame specified in facility policy)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (required within timeframe specified in facility policy) Experience Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience preferred

Previous perioperative or surgical services experience strongly preferred