Registered Nurse (RN), PACU, PRN

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

Plans and administers professional nursing care to patients in the recovery room/post-anesthesia care unit.

Essential Functions

• Cares for surgical patients as they recover from anesthesia.
• Monitors vital signs, such as heart or respiratory rate, blood pressure, or oxygen level.
• Comforts patients as they wake; may be required to gently restrain patients.
• Checks surgical site for excessive bleeding or swelling.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates care given, patient's status and reactions to interventions.
• Educates patients on care for the surgical wound or other post-discharge care.
• Performs work under minimal supervision.
• Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Attentiveness.
• Interpersonal skills.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), or Nursing Diploma program.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice.
• BCLS certification required.
• ACLS certification as required by facility of practice.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year nursing experience.