CO - MedSurg RN - Nights - ASAP Start

Job RN Med Surg Facility Vail Health Location Vail Length 13 weeks Shift Nights Schedule 3x12 Guaranteed Hours 32 Ideal Start Date ASAP POSITION PURPOSE: Two to three sentences describing the overall purpose of the position. This position assumes responsibility and accountability for providing nursing care for patients and their families. Assure expert compassionate individualized nursing care for patients and families is expected. They collaborate with providers staff and other members of the team to achieve optimal patient outcomes ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Maximum of ten functions in order of percentage of time spent on functions from longest to shortest; do not list anything that does not represent at least 10 of the job s time. Please include supervisory responsibilities. 1. Oversees the daily patient flow to optimize patient care safety and satisfaction. 2. Demonstrates ability to prioritize incoming patient requests for services. 3. Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care employer informed healthcare choices and promote optimal wellness. 4. Demonstrates ability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado statute. 5. Demonstrates competent healthcare assessment skills prioritizing skills and critical thinking skills and problem solving skills. 6. Demonstrates ability to handle high telephone volume of patient requests for medications information and assistance. 7. Administers medications performs treatments and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines. 8. Coordinates patient care with other disciplines on the health care team Vail Health and others as needed to achieve the highest possible level of patient care and satisfaction. 9. Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 10. Delivers excellent service by utilizing RelationshipBased Care to advocate for safety patient preferences and optimal communication through partnering with patients and families. 11. Role models the principals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values. 12. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant. This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requirements Required and/or Preferred Experience: Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred. License(s): Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required. Certification(s): Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Computer / Typing: Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job specific competencies access online forms and policies complete online benefits enrollment etc. Must have working knowledge of the English language including reading writing and speaking English. Education: Minimum of Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018. PHYSICAL DEMANDS It is common to encounter potential hazards in the healthcare environment. Some of these hazards could include but are not limited to: radiation toxic chemicals biological hazards heat noise dust and stress. Vail Health has a Safety Management program in place addressing these issues. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Percentage of time (equaling 100 during the normal workday the employee is required to: Sit: 10 Stand: 25 Walk: 15 Run: N/A Squat: 10 Bend: 5 Twist: 5 Lift: 10 Kneel: 10 Drive: N/A Climb: N/A Crawl: N/A Reach above shoulder: 10 Other: N/A SENSORY REQUIREMENT: Weight to be manually lifted each normal workday. Up to 10 lbs Frequent 3466 Up to 20 lbs Frequent 3466 Up to 35 lbs Frequent 3466 Up to 50 lbs Not Required Up to 75 lbs Not Required Up to 100 lbs Not Required Over 100 lbs Not Required AGE SPECIFIC POPULATIONS: Neonatal/Infant 011 months) Required Pediatrics 112 years) Required Adolescence 1317 years) Required Young adult/Adult 1864 years) Required Adult/Middleages 6579 years) Required Geriatric 80 years) Required NATURE AND SCOPE: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the functions of this position. Communicates effectively clearly and timely. The incumbent must be able to come to work promptly and routinely in order to begin the job functions at the start of the scheduled shift to impact the patients healthcare experience and the health care team. Ability to care for oneself; perform manual tasks; see speak breath learn read concentrate think communicate and work are essential to perform this role in the organization. Ability to work under stress and to deadline while working independently or with others. This position does provide patient care. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge that I have read and understand the position description. I hereby acknowledge that I currently hold or will obtain within the amount of time specified all required licensure and certifications listed in the minimum requirements section of the position description. I understand that it is my responsibility to maintain the required licensure and certifications (as applicable). It is further understood that the position description may be modified at any time to reflect changes necessary in departmental and/or organizational needs.

Shift: Nights 12 hour shifts

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Medsurg Adult

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