RN Medical Surgical PRN

HCA Healthcare•Thornton, CO

About The Position

HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge is seeking a Registered Nurse for a PRN medical-surgical role. The nurse delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and applicable state and specialty standards of practice. Working with medical providers and the care team, the nurse provides personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The role also advocates for patients, families, and caregivers and supports positive patient experiences and clinical outcomes.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license issued by Colorado DORA or a multistate Registered Nurse license.
Associate degree or Registered Nurse diploma.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification for Registered Nurses.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
At least 6 months of RN experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients on admission and during each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting changes in their condition.
Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers, and document care administration thoroughly and promptly in the patient’s medical record.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and take appropriate action when an unintended response occurs.
Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate patient needs, and resolve them.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology to ensure understanding.
Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers while supporting an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.