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Memorial Regional Health; Craig, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 4,835,000 - 7,665,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Regional Health in Craig, Colorado, is seeking a versatile RN to join the Surgical Services team. The role includes Day Surgery, Circulating and Scrub RN duties, and PACU responsibilities, with emphasis on planning, evaluation, and interdisciplinary coordination to optimize patient outcomes.

The position requires 2 years of hospital nursing experience, a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, and current licenses in PALS, ACLS, and BLS. Candidates must be U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for driving positions).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Background check required.
• Pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
• Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on assessment for Day Surgery RN, Circulating and/or Scrub RN, PACU RN.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition.
• Coordinates patient care across disciplines including transfer, discharge, and referrals.
• Identifies barriers to effective communication across psychosocial and cultural factors.
• Delivers patient/family education tailored to age, culture, and condition.
• Delegates care to ancillary personnel and may precept.
• Responds to emergencies per ACLS/PALS per policies.

Skills

Care planning

Critical thinking

Communication

Delegation

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

PALS

ACLS

BLS

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 organizational 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.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Nursing or related field.

Experience

Required

Previous OR experience

2 years:

Two (2) years hospital nursing experience.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

PALS

ACLS

BLS

Preferred

TNCC

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