REGISTERED NURSE-ED

Memorial Regional Health; Craig (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Regional Health in Craig, Colorado, is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver quality patient care, comply with treatment guidelines, and effectively communicate within the healthcare team. The role requires an active Colorado RN license and two years of hospital nursing experience. Preferred qualifications include certifications in ACLS and PALS. This position emphasizes critical thinking, effective communication, and patient-centered care, with a focus on optimizing patient outcomes and maintaining strict adherence to confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.
• Two years hospital nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and evaluates patient care plans based on assessments.
• Uses evidence-based practices to provide quality outcomes.
• Effectively delegates patient care tasks.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality.

Skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Patient care planning

Delegation

Education

Current Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Job description

Memorial Regional Health
750 Hospital Loop
Craig, CO 81625, USA

Position Classification: Non-Exempt

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

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.
• Requires prioritization and critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment.
• Complies with triage, treatment, evaluation, and documentation guidelines.
• Uses evidence‑based practices and competence to collaborate with the healthcare team to provide quality outcomes and 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 circumstance.
• Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.
• Practice according to professional and ethical standards as noted in the ANA Code of Ethics and Colorado State Nurse Practice Act.
• Demonstrates caring attitudes and behaviors to develop therapeutic relationships and engage in patient and family teaching as appropriate.
• 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.

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 (or 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) certification (or be obtained within one (1) year of hire).
• Current STABLE certification (or be obtained within one (1) year of hire).
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (or be obtained within one (1) year of hire).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field.

EXPERIENCE

Required

Two (2) years hospital nursing experience.

Preferred

One (1) year Emergency Department (ED) or Critical Care Nursing experience.

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