REGISTERED NURSE-Per diem

Memorial Regional Health•Craig, CO

About The Position

The Registered Nurse plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and make effective use of available resources. The role monitors, records, and communicates patient conditions; coordinates care across disciplines; and supports patient transfers, discharges, referrals, and spiritual or psychosocial needs. The nurse identifies communication barriers and assesses and addresses patient and family learning needs through appropriate education. The position partners with healthcare consumers to provide patient-centered care, builds therapeutic relationships, uses evidence-based interventions, and applies critical thinking and technology to achieve optimal outcomes. The nurse delegates care appropriately, may precept student nurses and new hires, and must be able to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. The nurse also fulfills organizational expectations, including maintaining effective communication, protecting patient confidentiality, completing required education and training, contributing to quality improvement, following applicable regulatory standards, and adhering to infection-control, safety, and risk-management procedures. The position is per diem. Pay range is $38.62–$57.93, depending on experience.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Previous Med/Surg experience.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans based on patient assessment.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition 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 appropriate education.
Delegate patient care to ancillary personnel according to patient health, safety, and welfare needs.
May precept student nurses and new hires.
Partner with healthcare consumers to implement patient-centered plans of care.
Develop therapeutic relationships through caring attitudes and behaviors.
Use evidence-based interventions, critical thinking, and technology to achieve optimal outcomes.
Represent the organization positively and professionally while demonstrating commitment to its CHOICE values.
Maintain effective verbal and written communication and positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.
Complete required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure or certification updates; participate in meetings or review meeting minutes as required.
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 and departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.
Follow infection-control, safety, and risk-management procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.