Registered Nurse - Inpatient RN - FT (nights)

Family Health West•Fruita, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Family Health West, you’re more than an employee, you’re family. You’ll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals. We encourage professional growth and welcome new ideas and approaches to care. You’ll contribute each day to providing care that is unmatched in western Colorado. Family Health West was founded by the community in 1946 and has a culture of prosperity where warmth, passion, and care flourishes. Our network includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, one of the largest rehab providers in western Colorado, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities. Nestled at the base of the Colorado National Monument, Family Health West offers an outdoor paradise at your back door.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Nursing
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse License with the State of Colorado
Current BLS upon hire with ACLS/PALS within 6 month of hire
A minimum of 1 year Inpatient experience preferred

Responsibilities

Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.
Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
Obtains and documents physical and neurologic assessments of hospital and/or emergency department patients.
Initiates proper emergency care, as necessary.
Notifies the physician of significant changes in patient condition during hospital or emergency department visits.
Receives, carries out, and documents physician’s orders in a timely and appropriate manner.
Assists physician with medical procedures.
Safely and correctly performs all procedures within his/her scope of nursing practices.
Demonstrates knowledge of medication dosages, routes, and actions through careful administration of medication ordered utilizing the 7 patient rights.
Maintains a clean and organized work area.
Stocks supplies and medications as needed.
Teaches and maintains standard / special precautions, to patients, families, and other caregivers as indicated.
Identifies patient needs, participates in formal weekly care plan reviews, initiates care planning and implements plan of care in conjunction with other disciplines.
Directs and assists with patient mobility, hygiene, and ADL’s.
Assures that all records required for admission, i.e.: consents, 2-day discharge notices, etc. are completed.
Completes an accurate documentation of assessments, observations, situations and events.
Participates in continuing educational events.
Conducts formal and informal teaching of patients, families and staff.
Maintains protection of patient’s rights to privacy and dignity.
Displays courteous and professional interactions with the public and staff members.
Displays excellent team player skills and coaching skills for all staff.
Attends skills days annually and maintains/completes required competencies on time.
Responsible for monitoring daily labs/radiology reports and notifying physicians with any issues.
Follows hospital/department policies and procedures.
Other job related duties as assigned.