Job Posting
Registered Nurse- Charge Nurse- Ask about the sign-on bonus! - Hospital Nursing
POSITION SUMMARY: To provide direct patient care, meeting both psychological and physical needs of the patients in accordance with physicians’ orders, OSHA, nursing and department guidelines. The RN fulfills these duties to contribute to the continuity and quality of care that fosters the best interest and well-being of all patients and their families.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
• Assess the patient’s physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.
• Develop a plan of patient care reflecting significant nursing diagnosis and interventions to achieve desired patient outcomes, involving the patient/family and healthcare team in this process.
• Implement the patient plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Evaluate patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care, and readiness for discharge.
• Revise as needed and make referrals when indicated.
• Complete required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Utilize manual and automated information systems to improve efficiency and effect productivity.
• Demonstrate a current working knowledge of equipment, instrumentation, and medications.
• Adhere to the standards, policies, procedures, and goals of the Hospital District.
• Act as a liaison in coordinating patient care activities with nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals.
• Communicate patient’s plan of care and significant changes to all members of the interdisciplinary team and to the patient, family, and significant others.
• Participate in and support performance improvement and risk management activities.
• Provide education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient, family, staff members and students.
• Demonstrate cost effectiveness by using supplies judiciously, anticipating needs for special supplies and equipment, and making recommendations for change.
• Complete required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances.
• Attends meetings and in-service sessions, as directed.
• Requires regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other assigned duties.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position directly supervises licensed practical nurses, certified nurses’ aides, and ward clerks
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
• Current Registered Nurse License in good standing with the State of Colorado.
• BLS. ACLS, TNCC and PALS certifications required within six months of hire.
Preferred Education and Experience
• One year of experience as an RN is highly preferred.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
• An ability to manage a sometimes-chaotic work environment related to changing patient needs, including working with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes, and those who are dying.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Night
Hourly Wage: $29.00 - $36.00 per/hour
Contact Information
Rheannon Hendricks - HR Generalist
Human Resources
373 E. 10th Ave
Springfield, CO 81073
Email: payroll@sechosp.org
Phone: (719)523-2123 |
