Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Grand River Health Main Campus • Rifle, CO

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works at Grand River Health’s main hospital campus in Rifle, Colorado, reporting directly to the Emergency Department Director. The RN provides professional, compassionate care to patients in a Level IV emergency department. As a rural health facility, the department handles a broad variety of cases, giving the nurse the opportunity to apply critical thinking and broad clinical skills while caring for patients and families in the community. The position is full-time, working three 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Hold an active Registered Nurse license in the State of Colorado.
• Obtain an American Heart Association BLS card within three months of initial employment and maintain current status throughout employment with GRHD.
• Obtain American Heart Association ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC certifications within six months of initial employment and maintain them throughout employment with GRHD.

Nice To Haves

• One year of professional nursing experience in an emergency department setting.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and determine priority of care based on their physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Record patient histories, perform diagnostic tests, administer medications, and develop patient care plans with other medical professionals.
• Assist physicians during examinations and emergency procedures, operating and monitoring medical equipment as needed.
• Observe patients’ progress, record observations in medical records, and update the attending physician directly when necessary.
• Assist in maintaining health and preventing or managing illness, injury, and disability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• PTO from day one.
• Extended illness time.
• Retirement plan with match.
• Payroll deductions for hot springs, gyms, and ski passes.
• Pet insurance.
• Access to outdoor recreation.
• Shift differentials of $2–$4 per hour for nights and weekends, with other incentive pay available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed