Inpatient Registered Nurse

Job Description:

ABOUT: We are a 25 bed, multi-specialty medical clinic and rehabilitation center located in beautiful, rural Craig, CO. Located just 45 miles west of Steamboat Springs, CO Ski Resort. Craig offers many opportunities for local outdoor recreation, camping, rafting, paddle boarding, kayaking, skiing/snowboarding, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, etc.
We provide L4 ED care, inpatient care, diagnostic imaging, surgery, laboratory, special care unit, cardiopulmonary, oncology and chemotherapy services and more.
SHIFT: Three 12 hour shifts, 36 hours guaranteed
CERTS: BLS, Active Colorado Physical Therapy License or compact license.
EMR: EPIC
HOUSING: Leads uploaded into our Medefis account under 'facility group documents'

Position Purpose: To coordinate and implement an individualized plan of care for each patient using the nursing process, practicing within their scope, standards, policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Essential Functions and Basic Duties
Position Specific Performance Expectations:
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
Organization Wide Performance Expectations:
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:
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Unencumbered RN License Colorado or Compact State
Current BLS Certification
ACLS required within 1 year
PALS required within 1 year
Experience:
Med/Surg experience preferred

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Three 12 hour shifts

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
2

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36

Specialty Type:
Nursing

Sub Specialty:
Med-surg Adult

General Certifications:
BLS/BCLS

Bilingual:
No

EMR Used:
EPIC

Holiday Coverage Required:
No