ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES :
Supervisory-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities :
o N / A
Position Specific Performance Expectations :
- Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources
- Requires prioritization and critical thinking skills, a decisive judgement, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment
- Comply 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 commitment to performing according to the CHOICE values of MRH and representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.Upholds regulatory requirements to ensure continual compliance with departmental, hospital, state and federal regulations and policies.Follows all policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, public and staff.Completes annual education, training, in-service, and licensure / certification requirements; attends departmental and organizational staff meetings or reads meeting minutes.Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated timeframes.Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication and good working relationships with all patients, staff and vendors.Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated; manages activity and time.Actively participates in departmental and facility performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.Qualifications
Minimum Requirements :
Must be at least 16 years of age (21 for driving positions).Must be able to legally work in the United States.Must be able to pass a background check.Must be able to pass a drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).Must complete employee health meeting.Education / Licensure / Certification :
o Unencumbered RN License - Colorado or Compact Stateo Current BLS
o ACLS - required within 1 year
o PALS and / or ENPC - required within 1 year
o TNCC - required within 1 year
o STABLE - required within 1 year
o NRP - required within 1 year
Experience :
2 years hospital nursing experience preferred.1 year Emergency Department or Critical Care Nursing preferred.Position Classification : Non-Exempt
Compensation Range : $33.53 to $50.29
Benefits : Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, Paid Time Off