Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Grand River Health Main Campus • Rifle, CO

13d • 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 sees a wide variety of cases, offering the opportunity to use critical thinking and broad clinical skills while caring for patients and families in the community.

The RN assists in maintaining health and preventing or managing illness, injury, and disability, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Colorado.
• Obtain an American Heart Association BLS card within 3 months of initial employment and maintain current status throughout employment with GRHD.
• Obtain American Heart Association ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC certifications within 6 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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