Registered Nurse, Emergency Department - PT

Registered Nurse, Emergency DepartmentAbout 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 Summary: This position assesses, plans, organizes and evaluates all aspects of patient care for assigned unit/patients.Reports To: RN Supervisor or Manager | Director, Outpatient ServicesHourly 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 policyCompletes nursing assessment as appropriate for the patient's 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 patient's condition to appropriate personnel and in timely manner.Assesses, collaborates and coordinates patient's 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 DutiesPerforms other duties as assigned.Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.Minimum RequirementsEducation: 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; ACLS, PALS and TNCC certifications per policy.Experience: Previous experience as an RN in related care area preferred.Physical RequirementsPosition requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to fifty (50) pounds while administering patient care; stooping, kneeling and/or crouching; standing and walking five (5) or more hours per day; reaching, grasping, and handling and/or feeling five (5) or more hours per day. Visual acuity to correctly distinguish skin tone variations, evidence of IV infiltration, infection and to read telemetry, blood pressure gauges, etc.; audio acuity to correctly distinguish various body sounds, i.e. respirators, heart sounds, bowel sounds and to discern sounds made by various types of machinery or equipment which would indicate dangerous or improper operation.Working Conditions/Environmental ExposuresEnvironmental 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 CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for Healthcare PersonnelHepatitis B- Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Hepatitis B or three doses Hep B vaccine at appropriate intervalsInfluenza- 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 VaccinationVaricella (chickenpox) - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Varicella or 2 doses of Varicella VaccineTetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) - documented proof of immunizationTuberculosis 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 1st 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 BenefitsEmployment 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 insuranceLife insurancePaid Time Off401(k) plan with employer matchEducation and Tuition benefitsFlexible Spending and Health Savings accountsAdditional optional benefitsWhere You Will Work: Click here to learn more about Durango, Co.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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