Job description

Kootenai Health is looking for Nurses who are passionate about the Operating Room to join our upcoming Perioperative 101 Program!

Now accepting applications for 2023 cohorts!

Kootenai Health invests in both experienced and non-experienced nurses by including training for the scrub role in orientation. Nurses new to the operating room enjoy a six-month AORN Periop 101 cohort training period to ensure a strong foundation for both circulating and scrubbing. Areas for further advancement include Resource Specialist, Clinical Coordinator, and CVOR/Vascular roles.

Kootenai Health’s mission is to serve its community by keeping Idaho patients in Idaho. By increasing services offered in conjunction with the population growth in Kootenai County, surgical volumes have grown year over year and this growth is anticipated to continue. As a Level II Trauma Center, the staff is on-site 24/7 which allows for shifts that will fit most any work-life balance need. With the continued increase in complexity of the procedures supported, the department is moving towards a staffing model that supports a 3:1 ratio between staff and operating rooms. This increase in staffing numbers will decrease the burden of call, provide the ability to focus on a particular specialty, and serve in the first assist role if you are certified. Kootenai Health offers a modern, state-of-the-art facility that supports a wide range of surgical specialties. Our facility recently expanded to increase our number of operating rooms to eleven (11) – 2 CVORS, 1 hybrid OR, and 8 general operating rooms. We utilize the da Vinci® System for our robotic program that supports procedures in urology, thoracic, general, and gynecology specialties with two Xi platforms.

Surgical Specialties

Orthopedics- Total Joints
Cardiovascular
ENT
Neuro
General Surgery
Gynecology
Urology
Robotics
Plastic
Spine
Vascular

Requirements & Minimum Qualifications

Continue employment with Kootenai Health for 36 months after completing the program.
Obtain a specialty certification in chosen nursing specialty (such as CCRN, CEN, or RN-C) within 24 months of completing the RN Fellowship program.
Demonstrate commitment to professional development through completion of/ enrollment in educational courses, classes, and certifications applicable to specialty care areas.
Demonstrate commitment to Kootenai's mission through stewardship, education, and research as evidence (d) by active participation in committees, councils, or improvement projects. Minimum of 6 months of participation.

Kootenai Health will ensure your success by providing you a robust orientation program, access to Organizational Development, and co-workers who are knowledgeable and invested in your success.

Kootenai Health has a lot to offer you, including:
A specialized, cutting-edge, and dedicated Perioperative Services Team
Newly opened Dedicated Transition to Practice Unit
Expanding Nursing Professional Development department with room for future career development and continuous learning opportunities
Robust, multi-room hi-fidelity simulation lab
Established pipeline relationships with regional nursing programs
Magnet Status - Kootenai has maintained MagnetTM status since 2006. This designation is nursing's top honor, accepted nationally as the gold standard in nursing excellence!
Level II Trauma Center- Kootenai Health has achieved a Level II Trauma designation, verified by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma.
Mayo Clinic Care Network- Kootenai Health is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (MCCN). As part of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Kootenai Health staff have access to Mayo Clinic’s knowledge and expertise.
Gallup Great Workplace Award - This award recognizes companies for their extraordinary ability to build an engaged workplace culture.

Kootenai Health has a solid reputation in the Pacific Northwest and has a rich history that spans nearly 60 years of innovation, achievements, and benchmarks in healthcare. The organization provides a comprehensive range of medical services, our main campus is located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and includes a 330-bed community-owned hospital. Kootenai Health is accredited by DNV and holds Magnet Designation for nursing excellence. We have been recognized among large employers as the No. 1 Best Place to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare magazine, and are regularly recognized by Cleverly and Associates for providing value to our community. We offer an excellent tuition reimbursement program, wellness program, and on-going educational classes to all of our employees. If you want to love where you work and live, check out Kootenai Health.

Please reach out to Kelly Wolfinger at kwolfinger@kh.org with questions.

Have you considered a career at Kootenai Health? Maybe you should!

Apply today!

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

Schedule: Full Time,Variable

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