Registered Nurse Observation - DOU - Direct Observation Unit
Company: Good Samaritan Medical Center
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse Observation Job Description: The Registered
Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility
and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and
evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing
process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention,
evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health
team members. Scope As a Registered Nurse you know that every day
is different, which is why you need to know how to Assess,
recognize and address patients psychological and physical needs-
Foster quality of care with the best interests of patients and
their families in mind- Communicate compassionately and
effectively- Assist in developing individualized treatment plans-
Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines-
Oversee care delivered by LPNs and/or CNAs- Participate in clinical
team conferences- Follow hospital, regulatory and professional
guidelines, policies and procedures Minimum Qualifications ASN from
an accredited program; BSN within 4 years Current Colorado RN
license- Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart
Association- One year of nursing experience in a comparable
setting, preferred Physical Requirements: Ongoing need for employee
to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate
monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent
interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors
that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and
understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly
and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and
-Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and
delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes
frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care,
accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and
-Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer
patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and
equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and
including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with
transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing
supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and
portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to
navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on
the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary
position for an extended period of time. Location: Good Samaritan
Medical Center Work City: Lafayette Work State: Colorado Scheduled
Weekly Hours: 36 The hourly range for this position is listed
below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $36.80 -
$55.50 We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit -
which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package
that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable
culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure,
connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits
packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for
our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers our commitment
to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Intermountain Health is an
equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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