Registered Nurse - (Acute), PRN - As Needed -$44.58,Shift Diff $3.00-$5.00

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center • Walsenburg, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As an RN Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for the organization, coordination, and evaluation of direct nursing care for assigned patients. You will play a key role in promoting a safe, therapeutic, and patient-focused environment while supporting our mission, vision, and values. This is a PRN as needed position in the Extended Care Unit / Acute Med-Surg floor. At SPRHC, we are committed to excellence, compassion, and integrity. Our nurses are at the heart of everything we do.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited learning institution
• Demonstrated knowledge, skill and understanding of nurse role in a critical care facility
• Knowledge of gerontology, rehabilitative or psychiatric nursing
• Ability to operate general office equipment including computer software applications (e-mail, surveillance equipment/cameras, scheduling software, accessing required documents)
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and respond to opportunities for improvement through continual learning, changes in approach based on situation and professional practice behavior
• Knowledge of care-based practices (creating care plans, leading team meetings)
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies, employees and administration
• Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job-specific immunizations
• Required to complete Tuberculosis testing/screening
• Valid state license as an RN
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of three years work experience in direct nursing care is preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care
• Administer medications and monitor patients for reactions or side effects
• Conduct daily patient visits to assess physical and emotional status
• Perform routine skin assessments and wound documentation
• Maintain accurate, detailed documentation in the electronic medical record
• Review and transcribe physician orders as needed
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences
• Coordinate discharge planning and provide patient/family education
• Advocate for patients and assist in resolving care-related concerns
• Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and assigned committees
• Review incident reports and implement acute temporary care plans
• Support resolution of patient nutritional concerns
• Complete required continuing education and in-service training

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)
• Medical including telehealth options
• Dental and vision benefits
• Basic Life Insurance and AD&D (employer paid)
• Supplemental Life/AD&D
• Paid Time Off
• Short-term disability, Cancer Protection Assurance Accidental, Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Cafeteria Meal Discount
• Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree