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Memorial Regional Health; Craig (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Regional Health is seeking an experienced RN to support Day Surgery, intra-operative roles, and PACU care in Colorado. You will plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans based on assessments to optimize outcomes and resource use, while collaborating across disciplines to coordinate transfers, discharges, and referrals.

You will monitor patient conditions, provide education to patients and families, delegate to ancillary staff, and uphold MRH standards.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Obtain BLS/ACLS/PALS/ENPC/TNCC as required.
• Active Colorado RN license or Compact license is required.
• Two years of hospital nursing experience preferred.
• Previous OR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans across Day Surgery, intra-operative, and PACU settings.
• Monitors and communicates patient condition; coordinates transfers, discharge, and referrals.
• Recognizes barriers to communication considering psychosocial and cultural factors.
• Educates patients and families about care appropriate to age, culture, and condition.
• Delegates care to ancillary staff; may precept students and new hires.
• Applies critical thinking and sound judgment with minimal supervision; works in fast-paced environments.
• Follows AORN/ASPAN standards and MRH policies; maintains confidentiality.
• Maintains Perioperative Patient Verification completeness before entering the surgical suite.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Delegation

Education

Colorado RN license or Compact license

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or higher

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS / ENPC certification

TNCC certification (preferred)

Two years hospital nursing experience

Previous OR experience

Job description

Pay Range for this position is $35.10-$55.64 DOE

Supervisory-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• N/A

Position-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources while functioning as a Day Surgery RN, Intra-Operative RN (Circulating and/or Scrub RN), PACU RN.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Identifies barriers to effective communication based on psychosocial, literacy, financial, and cultural considerations.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.
• Employs critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, and take appropriate action.
• Adheres to Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) standards, Association of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) standards, and recommended practices and all policies of MRH and the Surgical Services department.
• Consistently ready and prepared for assigned patients.
• Ensures Perioperative Patient Verification is complete (History and Physical (H&P) examination information present, informed consent signed, test results present, surgical site identified, etc.) before the patient is taken into the surgical suite.
• Appropriately responds to the patient in an emergency situation, demonstrating emergency interventions following Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) algorithms, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Organization-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates full commitment to the CHOICE values of MRH and consistently represents the organization in a positive, professional manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.
• Adheres to the MRH attire and dress code in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Exhibits initiative and self-motivation; maintains a consistent level of productivity and manages time and responsibilities effectively.
• Completes all required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participates in departmental and organisational meetings or reviews meeting minutes as required.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work punctually and completes assigned duties within established timeframes.
• Actively contributes to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.
• Follows all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for positions requiring driving, with a valid driver’s license).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.

EDUCATION, LICENSURE(S), AND CERTIFICATION(S)

Required

• Current and active Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact license.

Preferred

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or be obtained within ninety (90) days of hire).
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (be obtained within six (6) months of hire).
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification (or be obtained within one (1) year of hire).
• Current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred but required for call positions.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Nursing or related field.

Experience

Preferred

Two (2) years hospital nursing experience.

Previous OR experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

PALS

ACLS

BLS

Preferred

TNCC

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