Pre/Post RN - (PRN)

Family Health West • Fruita, CO

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About The Position

Family Health West is hiring a PRN Pre/Post Registered Nurse to provide nursing care in a vibrant, patient-focused healthcare environment. The role involves assessing patients, developing individualized plans of care in collaboration with the healthcare team, performing physician-ordered treatments, monitoring patient responses, documenting care, and supporting postoperative recovery and discharge planning. The nurse also responds to emergencies, maintains patient confidentiality, and keeps current competency in postoperative nursing. The position is day shift. Immunizations, including the flu vaccine, are required for employment. Wage starts at $35.00 plus 15% for PRN and increases with experience.

Requirements

• Current competency in postoperative nursing.
• Immunizations required for employment, including the flu vaccine.
• Reliable and punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individualized patient assessments and prioritize data collection according to the patient’s immediate condition or needs.
• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance as scheduled.
• Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
• Recognize emergency situations and assist with corrective actions.
• Conduct ongoing assessments based on the patient’s condition and Family Health West policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with members of the healthcare team.
• Perform physician-ordered treatments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Observe patient conditions and reactions, identify abnormalities, and report them immediately to the physician.
• Document assessment findings, physical and psychosocial responses to nursing interventions, and progress toward resolving problems accurately and in a timely manner.
• Develop individualized postoperative instructions for patients and families as directed by the surgeon.
• Begin discharge planning at admission in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Protect the confidentiality of patient admission and treatment information.
• Assist with administrative duties, including documenting, maintaining records, and collecting statistical data.
• Initiate emergency resuscitative measures according to adult and pediatric resuscitation and advanced life support protocols.
• Maintain current competency in postoperative nursing.
• Maintain patient, resident, and employee privacy and confidentiality.
• Assist in developing procedures, policies, and guidelines.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 4% employer match and zero-day vesting schedule
• For full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week: medical plan options, including PPO and high-deductible plans; telemedicine; dental; vision; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; short- and long-term disability options; critical illness and accident plans; health reimbursement and flexible savings options
• Additional options including pet insurance, identity protection, and travel protection

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed