Registered Nurse - Inpatient RN (Part-time)

Family Health West•Fruita, CO

7d•$35 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Family Health West is hiring a part-time Registered Nurse for inpatient care. The RN provides nursing care to hospital and/or emergency department patients, including assessment, emergency response, medication administration, implementation of care plans, patient and family education, and accurate documentation. The role works with physicians and other disciplines to support patient needs and protect patients’ privacy and dignity. The position offers day or night shifts: days are 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m., and nights are 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m. One weekend shift per month is required. Starting wages are $34.60 for RN I and $36.00 for RN II, increasing with experience; evening/night shift differentials also apply. Family Health West is a community-founded healthcare provider in western Colorado, with a 25-bed critical access hospital and a network that includes rehabilitation, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Colorado.
Current BLS certification upon hire.
Obtain ACLS and PALS certifications within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of inpatient experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend work reliably and punctually as scheduled.
Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
Obtain and document physical and neurologic assessments of hospital and/or emergency department patients.
Initiate appropriate emergency care when necessary.
Notify physicians of significant changes in patient condition.
Receive, carry out, and document physician orders in a timely and appropriate manner.
Assist physicians with medical procedures.
Safely and correctly perform procedures within the scope of nursing practice.
Administer prescribed medications carefully, applying knowledge of dosages, routes, actions, and the seven patient rights.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and stock supplies and medications as needed.
Teach patients, families, and other caregivers about standard and special precautions.
Identify patient needs, participate in weekly formal care plan reviews, initiate care planning, and implement plans with other disciplines.
Direct and assist patients with mobility, hygiene, and activities of daily living.
Ensure required admission records, including consents and two-day discharge notices, are completed.
Accurately document assessments, observations, situations, and events.
Participate in continuing education and conduct formal and informal teaching for patients, families, and staff.
Protect patients’ rights to privacy and dignity.
Interact courteously and professionally with the public and staff; demonstrate teamwork and coaching skills.
Attend annual skills days and complete required competencies on time.
Monitor daily laboratory and radiology reports and notify physicians of issues.
Follow hospital and department policies and procedures.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program.
403(b) retirement plan with a 4% Family Health West match and zero-day vesting.
For full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week: medical plan options, including PPO and high-deductible plans; the high-deductible option includes the option for a Health Savings Account.
Telemedicine included with both medical plan options.
Dental insurance for full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week.
Vision insurance for full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week.
Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week.
Short- and long-term disability insurance options for full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week.
Critical illness and accident plans for full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week.
Health reimbursement and flexible savings cafeteria options for full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week.
Optional pet insurance, identity protection, and travel protection.