Registered Nurse: ER/Med Surg-Days

Pioneers Medical Center•Meeker, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room/Medical Surgical unit, working day shifts. The position involves conducting physical exams, implementing physician's orders, administering direct care, documenting patient information, and providing emotional support. The nurse will also be responsible for patient and family counseling on health maintenance, maintaining a safe environment, and completing required training. Key duties include assessing patient needs, receiving patients, explaining procedures, checking vital signs, administering therapy, monitoring reactions, reporting to physicians, handling emergencies, providing infusion treatments, and utilizing proper medication administration techniques. Maintaining patient confidentiality and staying updated through communication channels are also essential. The role may require assisting other departments and demonstrating emotional intelligence. This is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly position.

Requirements

Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited school of nursing required
Current, unencumbered Colorado RN license is required
Current BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and PALS or ENPC are required within six (6) months of hire or transfer
Knowledge of current nursing trends and practices, utilizing evidence-based practices
Kind and professional demeanor
Professional and well-groomed appearance
Communicate positively and effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, family, and staff, and people of all ages
Demonstrate effective organizational skills in an evolving environment
Work with honesty, compassion and integrity at all times
Adherence to PMC confidentiality procedures and policies when dealing with employees and the community
Knowledge of current nursing trends and practice
Present and punctual for shifts and participate in communication to stay updated on department and organizational requirements
Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances

Responsibilities

Conduct physical exams to assess patient health needs and problems
Implement physicians’ orders, such as performing treatments, starting IVs, administering medications, and interpreting tests
Review and maintain medical records
Administer direct care to injured, disabled, ill or convalescent patients
Document pertinent information and medication administration
Counsel patients and family members on disease prevention and health maintenance
Maintain a safe and hygienic working environment
Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families
Complete required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements
Assess patient health continuously and implement and develop nursing care
Receive patients, explain procedures, check vital signs, complete assessments, required screenings, administer therapy, monitor reactions, document and report information to physicians appropriately
Deal with emergency situations effectively as they arise
Provide infusion treatments such as hydration, blood and blood components, drugs, and other solutions
Appropriately and accurately document patient care, medication administration, and the ongoing assessment of the patient
Utilize proper medication administration rights and techniques
Maintain and ensure confidentiality of patient information and records
Read emails, participate in staff meetings and communication to remain updated on trends, changes, department and organizational requirements
Assist other departments as needed
Demonstrate emotional intelligence
Other duties as assigned