Registered Nurse - 2W PCU - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Company: Boulder Community Hospital
Location: Boulder
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - 2W PCUPer Diem, Nights.# Pay Range is between $44.43-$62.65/hr, depending on years of relevant and like experience. Range includes per diem and night differential. 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 people#s lives and positively contribute to the community. POSITION SUMMARY Functions as a direct patient caregiver within the unit#s care delivery system.# Integrates nursing theories in patient care. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Special Qualifications (Licensure, Registration, etc.) Colorado RN license in good standing BLS required by end of conditional period.# Employees hired prior to 3/6/15 must have current BLS by 12/31/15. ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire Knowledge, Skill and Ability Demonstrated physical and mental ability to apply nursing theories, procedures and standards to clinical practice Experience One to two years RN clinical nursing experience preferred. Six months to one year Telemetry/Critical Care experience preferred. SUPERVISORY DUTIES Licenced Practical Nurse, Patient Care Assistance 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. Actively seeks participation of the patient, family, and other members of the health care team to assure continuity of patient care. Communicates clearly in all aspects of documentation. 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 Collaborates with interdisciplinary patient care team to identify patient learning needs, develops and implements an individualized teaching plan. 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. Professional Contributions Participates in achieving the goals of the unit, division, and hospital. Utilizes and shares knowledge obtained from workshops and literature with health care team on an individual or group basis. Functions as preceptor for students and/or orients with direction. Supports and demonstrates customer service commitment to internal and external customers through adherence to BCH customer service standards and processes 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

Per Diem, Nights.

Pay Range is between $44.43-$62.65/hr, depending on years of relevant and like experience. Range includes per diem and night differential.

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 people's lives and positively contribute to the community.

POSITION SUMMARY

Functions as a direct patient caregiver within the unit's care delivery system. Integrates nursing theories in patient care.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Special Qualifications (Licensure, Registration, etc.)

* Colorado RN license in good standing
* BLS required by end of conditional period. Employees hired prior to 3/6/15 must have current BLS by 12/31/15.
* ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

Demonstrated physical and mental ability to apply nursing theories, procedures and standards to clinical practice

Experience

* One to two years RN clinical nursing experience preferred.
* Six months to one year Telemetry/Critical Care experience preferred.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

Licenced Practical Nurse, Patient Care Assistance

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.
* Actively seeks participation of the patient, family, and other members of the health care team to assure continuity of patient care.
* Communicates clearly in all aspects of documentation.
* 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

Collaborates with interdisciplinary patient care team to identify patient learning needs, develops and implements an individualized teaching plan.

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.

Professional Contributions

* Participates in achieving the goals of the unit, division, and hospital.
* Utilizes and shares knowledge obtained from workshops and literature with health care team on an individual or group basis.
* Functions as preceptor for students and/or orients with direction.
* Supports and demonstrates customer service commitment to internal and external customers through adherence to BCH customer service standards and processes

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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