Registered Nurse - Community Medical Center - ER

RN - CMC - Freestanding ER

Boulder Community Health is seeking an RN who provides patient care, identifying and implementing nursing interventions, and evaluating outcomes.

Benefits:

• 403(b) Retirement plan
• Education assistance program
• Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
• Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
• Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications:

• Colorado Nursing License in good standing
• Certifications required before end of conditional period; suspension if certification lapses:
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• PALS or ENPC certification
• TNCC certification within 6 months of hire, or upon the expiration of the current certificate
• NIHSS certification required
• Certification recommended:
• NRP -- Neonatal Resuscitation Program desirable
• CEN -- Certification for Emergency Nursing desirable
• ED/Critical Care experience
• Works well collaborating with team members

Responsibilities:

• Assessment
• ED nurses shall triage and initiate accurate and ongoing assessments of physical and psychosocial problems of patients of all ages from 0 through the lifespan, as evidenced in documentation and adherence to department standards.
• Demonstrates organization and efficiency in relationship to time management and patient load (4-6 patients).
• Identifies environmental and psychosocial factors affecting discharge needs and refers appropriately.
• Knowledgeable of EMTALA issues that impact ED care and management.
• Recognitive of communicable disease and potential for bioterrorism threats.
• Planning and Implementation
• Based on assessment, sound knowledge and critical thinking, ED nurses shall initiate nursing interventions and diagnostic tests according to standard, and function independently to assure high quality, timely and comprehensive care is offered.
• Evaluation
• ED nurses will evaluate patient response to treatment plans, collaborate with physicians, and modify care according to patient responses.
• Documentation will reflect this.
• Communication
• Nurses will assure open and timely communication with patients, family, and team members to assure understanding of care, delivery delays, and comprehensive care.
• This also includes peer review and team problem solving techniques.
• Teaching
• The nurse shall assist the patient and significant other to have the information they need on discharge to care for themselves or their loved one.
• Education
• Nurses shall recognize their own learning needs and those of peers and assist in meeting those needs to maximize professional development and optimal emergency nursing practice.
• Meets annual competency requirements.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff.
• Professionalism
• ED nurses shall be competent and current, adhering to established standards of practice. Their practice, activities and behaviors will characterize professionals.

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado

Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care. We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities. As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.