Day Shift MedSurg RN

RN Med SurgPosition: RN: Med SurgDepartment: Med SurgFacility: Pagosa Springs Medical CenterLocation: Pagosa Springs ColoradoShift: Day Shift 0630 to 1830Schedule: 3 days per week 12-hour shiftsGuaranteed Hours: 36 hours per weekAll-Inclusive Rate: BR per hourEHR: Cerner experience requiredPosition SummaryPagosa 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 QualificationsCandidates must meet the following requirements:Minimum of 5 years of Med Surg or Emergency Room experience traveler experience EHR/EMR experience of an accredited RN program Colorado RN license or ability to obtain required licensure in good AHA BLS certification ACLS certification required or completion at next available course within 3 PALS certification required or completion at next available course within 3 computer skills and electronic health record experience ResponsibilitiesProvides patient care within the RN scope of practice and in accordance with physician/provider comprehensive patient assessments care planning nursing interventions reassessments and evaluation of care patients for changes in condition and reports abnormal findings to the appropriate medications IV therapy oxygen therapy blood products and other treatments accurately and infusion pumps and documents accurately in the electronic health required Cerner documentation in accordance with competencies training policies and Care Compass to organize and document assessments care tasks procedures and patient age-specific nursing care including assessment and reassessment of patient knowledge of cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation and takes appropriate action when patient and family education related to disease process treatment plans medications pain management wound care discharge planning and follow-up care using SBAR format when infection prevention practices universal precautions and National Patient Safety patient confidentiality and protects patient rights dignity and with providers staff and other departments to support interdisciplinary patient as a mentor to other nursing staff and supports continuous Environment and Physical RequirementsWork 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 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 RequirementsCandidate 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.

Shift: Day shift: 0630-1830 3 days/week.

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Med-surg Adult

General Certifications : ACLS BLS/BCLS PALS

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