REGISTERED NURSE-Per diem

Memorial Regional Health; Craig (CO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Regional Health in Colorado is seeking a Registered Nurse to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, tailoring plans to assessment results. You will monitor patient status, communicate changes, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate transfers, discharges, and psychosocial support as needed.

You will also identify barriers to communication, educate patients and families, delegate to staff, and participate in quality-improvement initiatives while maintaining

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old (21 for positions requiring driving) and have 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).

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfer, discharge, referral, and 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 education appropriate to age, culture, condition.
• Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel and may precept students and new hires.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and a safe environment.
• Participates in performance improvement and adheres to regulatory standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS/ENPC

Job description

Pay Range for this position is $38.62-$57.93 DOE

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.
• 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 judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
• Partners with the healthcare consumer to implement a patient-centered plan of care.
• Demonstrates caring attitudes and behaviors to develop therapeutic relationships.
• Uses evidence-based interventions and strategies to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Integrates critical thinking and technology solutions.
• Delegates according to the health, safety, and welfare of the patients we serve.
• Demonstrates respect, equity, and empathy in actions and interactions with culturally diverse and vulnerable patients.
• 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

Preferred

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

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).

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

Previous Med/Surg experience.

Two (2) years of hospital nursing experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

PALS

ACLS

BLS

Equal Opportunity Employer
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