Pre/Post RN - (PRN)

Family-Health-West; Fruita (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO plan with good benefits

Telemedicine options

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

ACLS/PALS/BLS certifications

Job summary

Family Health West in western Colorado is seeking an RN for the perioperative team. You’ll conduct individualized patient assessments, develop care plans with the healthcare team, and perform treatments and post‑operative care to support safe discharges.

Requirements: Associates or higher in Nursing, active RN license, and BLS; ACLS and PALS preferred. One year perioperative experience is preferred, two years nursing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associates or better in Nursing.
• 1 year perioperative setting nursing experience preferred.
• 2 years Nursing Experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individualized patient assessments prioritizing the data collection.
• Ensure documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Develop plan of care that is individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Perform appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner.
• Perform therapeutic treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner.
• Develop patient/family post-operative instruction based on the patient’s needs and as directed by the surgeon.
• Ensure discharge planning is commenced at admission in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Team communication

Education

Associates or better in Nursing

Tools

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

You belong here! At Family Health West, you’re more than an employee, you’re family.

When you enter our facility, you know it’s Family Health West because, well, the color speaks for itself. You’ll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals.

When we say you’ll do what you love, we mean it! Welcomed by open arms and warm smiles, you’ll join a team that encourages professional growth. We are sure to put on our listening ears when you share new ideas and approaches to care because that’s what got us to the top! You’ll wear your badge proudly, knowing that you contribute each day, to providing care that is unmatched, in western Colorado.

About Family Health West

Our roots go deep -- founded by the community in 1946, it’s no wonder our hospital feels like coming home. We were built from the ground up with the hands of our own community, a labor of dedication and hope by our people, for our people, for the future.

At Family Health West we go beyond what corporate hospitals deliver, we’ve created a culture of prosperity where warmth, passion, and care flourishes. As we focus on continually improving outcomes for patients, our network of healthcare providers includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, one of the largest rehab providers in western Colorado, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.

Nestled at the base of the Colorado National Monument, Family Health West has an outdoor paradise at your back door. The community culture is fitting for outdoor lovers, bikers, hikers, or those just simply soaking in the panoramic views.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Conduct an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on patient’s immediate condition or needs.
2. Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.
3. Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
4. Ability to recognize emergency situations and assist in corrective actions.
5. Conduct ongoing assessments as determined by the patient’s condition and/or Family Health West’s policies, procedures or protocols.
6. Develop plan of care that is individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration with members of the healthcare team.
7. Perform appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner.
8. Perform therapeutic treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner.
9. Conduct ongoing assessment of patient’s condition by observing current conditions and reactions, noting abnormalities and reporting them immediately to the physician.
10. Document patient assessment findings physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution.
11. Ensure documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner
12. Develop patient/family post-operative instruction based on the patient’s individualized needs of the patient and as directed by the surgeon.
13. Ensure discharge planning is commenced at the point of admission in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
14. Protect the confidentiality surrounding patient admission and treatment at all times.
15. Assists in administrative duties including documenting, maintain records, and collecting data for statistics.
16. Initiate emergency resuscitative measures according to adult and pediatric resuscitation and advanced life support protocols.
17. Maintains current competency in Postoperative nursing.
18. Conduct individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs.
19. Other job related duties as assigned.

GENERAL DUTIES

1. Maintains patient/resident/employee privacy and confidentiality at all times.
2. Assists in developing procedures, policies and guidelines.
3. Other job related duties as assigned.

Wage starts at $35.00 plus 15% for PRN and goes up with experience

Day shift

Immunizations required for employment, including flu vaccine

FHW offers a full benefits package including:

FOR ALL EMPLOYEES :

• PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible
• High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account.
• Telemedicine includes in both plan options.

• Vision
• Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.
• Critical Illness and Accident Plans
• Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings
• A host of other options to include: Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection, etc.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better in Nursing.

Experience

Preferred

• 1 year: Perioperative setting nursing experience preferred.
• 2 years: Nursing Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• PALS
• Cert - BLS
• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt
• License - RN

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