REGISTERED NURSE-PRN

Memorial Regional Health•Craig, CO

6h•$39 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

This is a PRN position for a Registered Nurse. The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans, monitoring patient conditions, and collaborating with healthcare teams to coordinate care. The nurse will also be responsible for patient and family education, delegating tasks, and utilizing critical thinking skills in a fast-paced environment. A key aspect of the role is partnering with patients to implement a patient-centered plan of care, demonstrating caring attitudes, and using evidence-based interventions. The position also requires integrating critical thinking with technology, delegating according to patient safety, and demonstrating respect and empathy towards diverse patient populations. Additionally, the role requires commitment to organizational values, effective communication, adherence to policies, initiative, timely completion of duties, participation in performance improvement initiatives, and compliance with all regulatory requirements and safety procedures.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must successfully pass a background check.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.
Current and active Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or be obtained within ninety (90) days of hire).
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (be obtained within six (6) months of hire).
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENCP) certification (or be obtained within one (1) year of hire.)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
Two (2) years of hospital nursing experience.
Previous Med/Surg experience

Responsibilities

Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Identifies barriers to effective communication based on psychosocial, literacy, financial, and cultural considerations.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel.
May precept student nurses and new hires.
Employs critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Partners with the healthcare consumer to implement a patient-centered plan of care.
Demonstrates caring attitudes and behaviors to develop therapeutic relationships.
Uses evidence-based interventions and strategies to achieve optimal outcomes.
Integrates critical thinking and technology solutions.
Delegates according to the health, safety, and welfare of the patients we serve.
Demonstrates respect, equity, and empathy in actions and interactions with culturally diverse and vulnerable patients.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates full commitment to the CHOICE values of MRH and consistently represents the organization in a positive, professional manner.
Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.
Adheres to the MRH attire and dress code in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Exhibits initiative and self-motivation; maintains a consistent level of productivity and manages time and responsibilities effectively.
Completes all required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participates in departmental and organizational meetings or reviews meeting minutes as required.
Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.
Reports to work punctually and completes assigned duties within established timeframes.
Actively contributes to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.
Follows all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.