REGISTERED NURSE-Per diem

Memorial Regional Health•Craig, CO

26d•$39 - $58

About The Position

The Registered Nurse plans, implements, and evaluates patient care based on patient assessments to optimize outcomes and use resources effectively. The role monitors, records, and communicates patient conditions; coordinates care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and spiritual or psychosocial support; and identifies communication barriers related to psychosocial, literacy, financial, or cultural considerations. The nurse evaluates patient and family learning needs and provides appropriate education, delegates care to ancillary personnel, and may precept student nurses and new hires. The nurse partners with patients to implement patient-centered plans of care, develops therapeutic relationships, uses evidence-based interventions and technology, and applies critical thinking and decisive judgment while working with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. The role also supports organizational quality initiatives, maintains confidentiality, completes required education and training, and complies with safety, infection-control, regulatory, and organizational policies. Supervisory-specific duties are not applicable; other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old; positions requiring driving require age 21 and a valid driver's license.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must pass a background check.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test, if applicable.
Must complete an Employee Health meeting before starting employment.
Current and active Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within 90 days of hire.
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, or obtain it within six months of hire.
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification, or obtain it within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans based on patient assessments to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions as appropriate.
Coordinate patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and spiritual or psychosocial support needs.
Identify communication barriers related to psychosocial, literacy, financial, and cultural considerations.
Evaluate patient and family learning needs and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Delegate patient care appropriately to ancillary personnel; may precept student nurses and new hires.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.
Partner with patients to implement patient-centered plans of care and develop therapeutic relationships.
Use evidence-based interventions, strategies, and technology to achieve optimal outcomes.
Demonstrate respect, equity, and empathy in interactions with culturally diverse and vulnerable patients.
Represent MRH's CHOICE values and maintain professional communication and working relationships.
Complete required education, training, in-services, licensure and certification updates, and meeting participation or review requirements.
Maintain patient confidentiality and complete assigned duties punctually and within established timeframes.
Contribute to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
Comply with regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and infection-control, safety, and risk-management procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.