Registered Nurse - ED (Full-time)

Family Health West • Fruita, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Family Health West is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for its emergency department. The nurse provides physical and mental assessments and emergency care for hospital and emergency room patients, carrying out physician orders and supporting medical procedures. The role includes identifying patient needs, planning and implementing care, administering medications, documenting care, and educating patients, families, and staff. Reliable attendance, communication, patient safety, and a courteous, holistic approach to care are essential. The position is a night shift, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., working 36 hours per week, and is open until filled. The starting wage is $37.00 per hour and increases with experience. Immunizations, including a flu vaccine, are required for employment.

Family Health West is a community-founded healthcare provider established in 1946. Its network includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, rehabilitation services, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities. The employer describes its workplace culture as warm and supportive, with opportunities for professional growth and employee input.

The employer offers benefits to all employees, including an Employee Assistance Program and a 403(b) plan with a 4% employer match and immediate vesting. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible for medical plan options, telemedicine, dental, vision, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short- and long-term disability options, critical illness and accident plans, health reimbursement or flexible spending options, and other options such as pet, identity protection, and travel insurance.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing, or equivalent diploma degree.
• Current unrestricted Colorado RN license in good standing.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Must obtain TNCC within three months of hire.
• At least one year of emergency room experience.
• Immunizations required for employment, including a flu vaccine.
• Reliable and punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance as scheduled.
• Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
• Perform physical and mental assessments of hospital and emergency room patients.
• Initiate appropriate emergency care.
• Notify physicians and families upon admission and report significant changes during hospitalization.
• Receive and carry out physician orders.
• Assist physicians with medical procedures.
• Perform procedures safely and correctly within the scope of nursing practice.
• Apply knowledge of medication dosages, routes, and actions; carefully administer ordered medications.
• Reorder and stock supplies and medications as needed.
• Observe universal precautions and follow applicable guidelines and policies.
• Recognize, initiate, and observe special precautions.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Identify patient needs and plan and implement care.
• Assist patients with mobility, hygiene, and activities of daily living.
• Ensure required admission, consent, discharge, and other records are completed.
• Accurately document assessments, vital signs, observations, situations, and events.
• Provide courteous care that promotes healing and takes a holistic approach.
• Provide formal and informal teaching to patients, families, and staff within scope of practice.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program.
• 403(b) plan with a 4% employer match and zero-day vesting schedule.
• Medical plan options, including PPO and high-deductible plans; the high-deductible plan offers the option of a Health Savings Account.
• Telemedicine included with both medical plan options.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability options.
• Critical illness and accident plans.
• Health reimbursement and flexible spending options.
• Additional optional benefits, including pet insurance, identity protection, and travel protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree