Day Shift MedSurg RN

RN Med Surg

Position: RN: Med Surg
Department: Med Surg
Facility: Pagosa Springs Medical Center
Location: Pagosa Springs Colorado
Shift: Day Shift 0630 to 1830
Schedule: 3 days per week 12-hour shifts
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
All-Inclusive Rate: $89.00 per hour
EHR: Cerner experience required

Pagosa Springs Medical Center is seeking an experienced Med Surg RN to provide observation and/or inpatient care to patients assigned to the Med Surg Unit. The RN is responsible for assessing and prioritizing patient care administering nursing care and procedures monitoring and reassessing patients documenting assessments and changes in condition educating patients and families collaborating with providers and supporting continuity of care to help prevent readmission.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Current Colorado RN license in good standing
• Current AHA BLS certification for healthcare providers
• Current ACLS certification or ability to complete at the next available course within 3 months
• Current PALS certification or ability to complete at the next available course within 3 months
• Cerner EHR experience required
• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems
• Ability to read write and communicate clearly in English

• Minimum of two years of Med Surg experience strongly desired
• BSN desired but not required
• Additional language skills desired but not required

• Provides patient care within the RN scope of practice and in accordance with physician/provider orders.
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments care planning nursing interventions reassessments and evaluation of care provided.
• Monitors patients for changes in condition and reports abnormal findings to the appropriate provider.
• Administers medications IV therapy oxygen therapy blood products and other treatments accurately and timely.
• Operates infusion pumps and documents accurately in the electronic health record.
• Completes required Cerner documentation in accordance with competencies training policies and procedures.
• Uses Care Compass to organize and document assessments care tasks procedures and patient education.
• Performs age-specific nursing care including assessment and reassessment of patient condition.
• Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation and takes appropriate action when needed.
• Provides patient and family education related to disease process treatment plans medications pain management wound care discharge planning and follow-up care.
• Transfers care using SBAR format when appropriate.
• Follows infection prevention practices universal precautions and National Patient Safety Goals.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and protects patient rights dignity and privacy.
• Collaborates with providers staff and other departments to support interdisciplinary patient care.
• Serves as a mentor to other nursing staff and supports continuous learning.

• Work is performed in a hospital setting with exposure to work stress environmental stress frequent interruptions moderate noise and regular communication with patients employees vendors and the public.
• This position requires the ability to perform heavy work including lifting carrying pushing pulling standing walking bending reaching kneeling and assisting with patient movement and positioning. The role includes potential exposure to blood bodily fluids communicable disease radiation chemicals hazardous materials verbal or physical abuse and physical strain related to patient care.

Candidate must demonstrate professionalism teamwork service excellence sound judgment adaptability and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment. Candidate must comply with all facility policies procedures safety requirements confidentiality standards and department expectations.