Clinic RN

A clinically competent Registered Nurse (RN) who provides care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The clinic staff nurse shall be responsible for all aspects of nursing care from initial triage through discharge. This position includes managing patient flow, communicating with and directing pre-hospital personnel, and performing emergency nursing assessment and treatment in a fast paced and fluid environment. The ability to rapidly solve problems, quickly change course, and deal with a wide variety of professional and patient needs is essential. Professional nursing staff are expected to attain knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice following professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations. Nurses function collaboratively with patients, families and others in the conduct of nursing practice and are able to integrate ethical provision in all areas of practice. Nurses consider factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services at Gunnison Valley Health. Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred. Experience: Minimum one year of emergency or critical care nursing experience. Pre-hospital experience a plus. Licenses/Certifications: R.N. licensed in the State of Colorado, or compact license. Maintenance of current BLS/CPR, ACLS, and PALS certification, TNCC and ENPC required after one year of hire. Additional training and certification in pre-hospital care, such as EMT, preferred. Physical Requirements Occasionally (0-33%) - Sitting, kneeling, stairs, carrying (0-50 lbs) Frequently (34 - 66%) - Standing, walking, change position, reach, reach across midline, handling, fingering, feeling, crouching/squatting, stooping, lifting/lowering (0-50 lbs), pushing/pulling (0-50 lbs) Continuously (37 -100%) See with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance Shift - Day Schedule - 8 hour shifts Status - PT Compensation: $31.28 - $43.80/hr, depending on experience. There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Benefits Eligibility Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire. Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire. Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date. Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date. Work Environment As a health care organization, we operate 24/7, 365 days per year. Candidates should be available to work a variety of shifts (days shift and night shift), weekends, and holidays. This position is full-time, with 12 hour shifts. This position can be fast paced at times, and slow paced at times, and candidates should be able to perform in both scenarios.