Registered Nurse, NightDay Rotation

About Us: Founded in 2004 by local physicians Animas Surgical Hospital has been an integral part of the Four Corners region for more than two decades. Our goal has never been to be the only hospital in Durango but to be the best option for surgery diagnostic imaging emergency care occupational medicine and internal medicine.

Our Mission: To provide innovative exceptional healthcare that patients recommend physicians prefer and employees are proud of.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Night/Day Rotation

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Department manager or Supervisor this position assesses plans organizes and evaluates all aspects of patient care for assigned unit/patients.

Reports To: Director PCU

Hourly range: $34.14 to $54.00(posted hourly range excludes overtime and bonuses which are not guaranteed)

Essential Job Functions:

Utilizes the nursing process to provide quality patient care according to established standards of care which includes planning implementing evaluating and adjusting plan of care and discharge planning based on expected patient outcomes.

• Admits transfers and discharges patients.
• Completes ongoing patient assessment and documents according to policy
• Completes nursing assessment as appropriate for the patients condition and within established time frames.
• Develops patient plan of care to include patient problems goals evaluations and interventions.
• Reports symptoms and significant changes in patients condition to appropriate personnel and in timely manner
• Assesses collaborates and coordinates patients discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for child adolescent adult and geriatric patients.
• Collaborates and works cooperatively with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team in formal and informal teaching of patients and/or family about his or her disease process and wellness promotion plan and discharge planning.
• Demonstrates an awareness and relevance of research in nursing. Evaluates practices to identify areas for improvement or opportunities for research.

Additional Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates the spirit ofthe philosophy mission and values of the hospital throughwords and actions and implements them into departmental processes programs andthe working environment.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Graduation from accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.

Certification Licensure: Current state license as a registered nurse; current CPR certification; BLS ACLS PALS or TNCC certifications per policy.

Experience: Previous experience as an RN in related care area preferred.

Physical Requirements

Requires lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling up to fifty (50) pounds; stooping kneeling and/or crouching; standing and walking more than five (5) hours per day; visual acuity in order to correctly distinguish skin tone variations evidence of IV infiltration infection also to read telemetry blood pressure gauges etc.; audio acuity in order to correctly distinguish various body sounds i.e. respirations heart sounds bowel sounds also to discern sounds made by various types of machinery or equipment which would indicate dangerous or improper operation.

Working Conditions/Environmental Exposures

Environmental hazards such as chemicals solvents needles needle containers sharps blood body fluids various infectious/communicable diseases infectious medical waste radiation and/or radioactive materials and/or radioactive waste proximity to moving mechanical parts. Protective clothing/equipment may be necessary.

Animas Health Immunizations and Vaccinations Requirements

Aligns with CDCs Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for Healthcare Personnel

• Hepatitis B- Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Hepatitis B or three doses Hep B vaccine at appropriate intervals
• Influenza- documentation of current seasonal flu vaccine (mandatory from November 1st through March 31st each year)
• Measles Mumps and Rubella - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Measles Mumps and Rubella or 2 doses of MMR Vaccination
• Varicella (chickenpox) - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Varicella or 2 doses of Varicella Vaccine
• Tetanus diphtheria pertussis (Tdap) - documented proof of immunization
• Tuberculosis Screening -Documentation of a two-step TB skin test within the past year OR lab verification of a negative TB Gold or T-Spot tuberculin test within the past 6 months

*Vaccine records or evidence of immunity are required prior to 1^st day of scheduled work.

Animas Health is a drug free workplace and performs a pre-employment drug screen which includes marijuana.

We Offer Competitive Pay and Benefits

Employment with us provides competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health financial well-being and professional growth.

Eligible employees enjoy:

• Health Vision and Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Education and Tuition benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts
• Additional optional benefits

Where You Will Work: Click here to learn more about Durango Co.

Required Experience:

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