Job Description:The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiverwho assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning,implementing and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes thenursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention,evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health teammembers
Scope
-As a Registered Nurse, you know that every day is different, which is whyyou need to know how to assess, recognize and address patients psychologicaland physical needs.- Foster quality of care in the best interests of patients and their familiesin mind- Communicate compassionately and effectively- Assist in developing individualized treatment plans- Comply withevaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines- Oversee care delivered by LPNs and/or CNAs- Participate in clinical teamconferences- Follow hospital, regulatory, and professional guidelines,policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
ASN from an accredited program; BSN within 4 years- A current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice required- Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association- One year of nursing experience in a comparable setting, preferred
Physical Requirements:-Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, and labels, assesspatient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.-Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitorsthat require employees to verbally communicate as well as hear and understandspoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately,particularly during emergency situations.-Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicateequipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use andtyping for documenting patient care, accessing needed information,medication preparation, etc.-Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.-Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtainingand distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pullinggurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required tonavigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on thefloor, e-May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period oftime.
Location:Good Samaritan Medical Center
Work City:Lafayette
Work State:Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours:36
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly ratedependent upon experience.$36.80 - $55.50
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