Registered Nurse - Come join our top notch nursing department! We’re looking for a night shift RN to work in our 15 bed, critical access hospital. We offer competitive wages, great benefits, a retirement plan and a FREE membership to our on-site Fitness Center!
Salary Range:
- NEW! $1,000/mo stipend* Paid in $500 increments over two pay periods/month
- $39/base pay + additional compensation for years of service
- Shift Differentials
- $5/hr. Weeknights
- $7.50/hr. Weekend Nights
- $5/hr. Weekend Days
Job Description
Under the direction of the CNO (Department Director) delivers quality nursing care to patients, newborn to geriatric, on an assigned unit. Assures that patient/family needs are met. Provides for open communication within the unit, with patients, families, physicians, other units and departments. Demonstrates knowledge of patient/staff safety measures. Builds and maintains positive professional relationships.
Core Responsibilities
· Carries out patient care according to hospital policies and procedures functioning within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act.
· Implements and documents patient care. Documents patient care appropriately and completely.
· Established treatment priorities based on the medical and nursing diagnosis.
· Recognizes patient problems and complications and intervenes appropriately.
· Administers medications safely and documents completely.
· Participates in the development and adherence to written nursing standards of care.
· Maintains skills required to work with patients.
· Demonstrates the ability to perform and assist in specialized procedures.
· Assesses patient and family physical and psychosocial needs. Supports both in a positive manner.
· Is involved in discharge planning and patient teaching.
Additional Responsibilities
· May be required to undertake Charge Nurse responsibilities.
· Identifies need for patient/family teaching.
Knowledge and Skills
· Strong communication skills and ability to explain medical issues in both layman’s and medical terms.
· Ability to remain calm in stressful situations including medical emergencies and communicating with patients and their families.
Working Conditions
· Well-lit, ventilated, temperature-controlled environment. Possible hazards include a busy and stressful environment, long hours, and exposure to bio-hazardous waste, body fluids, chemicals, electrical devices, toxic waste, needles, and moving machinery.
Physical Demands
· Reaching, bending lifting more than 25lbs., grasping, fine motor skills, pushing and pulling. Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Experience
· Two years relevant experience in critical care nursing preferred.
Education
· Must be currently licensed to practice as an R.N. in the State of Colorado.
Equal Opportunity
Sedgwick County Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practice laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Sedgwick County Health Center Is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please e-mail Brad in Human Resources at [email protected]
You may contact Machelle Newth D.O.N. with questions at: 970-463-6169 or Billie Carlson D.O.N. at 970-463-6160
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $39.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
