Registered Nurse - 3E Med Surg

Company: Boulder Community Hospital
Location: Boulder
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

Full Time, Days. 36 hours/week. Various shifts with weekends and rotating holidays. Pay Range is between $29.07-$46.11/hr, depending on years of relevant and like experience. **Range includes $2.00 Weekend differential
3E Med/Surg at BCH is a team of dynamic nurses and aides with varying backgrounds in nursing and medicine and with a drive for excellent patient care and teamwork. Our department has 27 beds and we specialize in respiratory, infectious disease, endocrinology, diabetes, wounds, gastroenterology, med/surg tele and surgeries of all kinds. We also take overflow from all areas and have opportunity to develop a varied skill set. We look forward to meeting you!
Boulder Community Health is a Certified Level II Trauma Center. In 2022, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of our organization. We are honored to hold the awards of 2021 U.S. News & World Best Hospitals for Maternity Care, 2019 Best Medical Facility from Boulder Weekly, and Best Local Employer from Daily Camera. Come be part of an independent, community-focused health system; feel good knowing that your work will make a difference in peoples lives and positively contribute to the community.
POSITION SUMMARY Functions as a direct patient caregiver within the unit's care delivery system, with increasing independence. Integrates nursing theories in patient care. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Special Qualifications (Licensure, Registration, etc.) Colorado RN license in good standing BLS certification required within the conditional period of hired position. ACLS encouraged for Clinical Team Leads. Knowledge, Skill and Ability Demonstrated physical and mental ability to apply nursing theories, procedures and standards to clinical practice WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES Physical working environment may include, but not be limited to, any of the following hazards: chemical, electrical, mechanical, biowaste, explosive, radiation, etc. Environmental conditions may include, but not be limited to, variations in temperature, noise, odors, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to constantly stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to stoop, crouch and twist. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, squat and sit. The employee must be able to consistently support, push, pull and/or lift up to 10 pounds, frequently support, push, pull and/or lift up to 30 pounds and occasionally support, push, pull and/or transfer up to 50 pounds (for example, moving a patient from a wheelchair to a bed). Functional physical demands include manual dexterity, fine motor skills and reaching. The following senses will be needed for essential duties of the job: speech, vision, hearing, smell and touch. . SUPERVISORY DUTIES Supervises PCAs ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Patient Care Provides direct total patient care for specific group of patients with collaboration as needed. Demonstrates clinical competence in performing nursing procedures and identifies the rationale underlying the nursing skills. Identifies patient care problems, makes interventions based upon an understanding of the biopsychosocial processes. Assesses patient status systematically and anticipates and responds to changes in patient clinical condition. May be required to perform point of care testing. May be a point of care trainer. It is the expectation that all care providers document accurately and in real time, utilizing the electronic medical record within their department. Patient Education Identifies patient learning needs, develops and implements and individualized teaching plan for patients. Management and Decision-Making Utilizes effective time management skills in planning and providing patient care. Provides constructive input to problem-solving. Professional Growth Identifies own learning needs and expands knowledge base through clinical practice and self-directed learning. Participates in peer review process as requested. Attends unit educational programs and staff meetings Professional Contributions Participates in achieving the goals of the unit, division, and hospital. Shares knowledge obtained from workshops and literature with health care team on an individual or group basis. Able to function as preceptor for students and/or orients with direction. Assists with data collection for QA research activities as requested.
About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado Uncompromising medical excellence delivered with respect and compassion. Since 1922, Boulder Community Health has built a strong reputation on these values. As community-owned and operated not-for-profit hospital and clinic locations, we remain dedicated to the evolving needs of our citizens and providing access to high-quality care. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the Boulder lifestyle is conductive to enjoying the outdoors and brings a fresh perspective to healthcare practice. Surround yourself by natural beauty and an active, life-embracing community. Enjoy state-of-the-art facilities and equipment along with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement, on-site fitness center, Employee Wellness, Employee Activities & Discounts, and many more! EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace

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