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RN - 1 Day Shift, 2 Night Shifts/week - FT, Acute Care $1000/mo stipend!
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$74,613 / year median in Colorado
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Salary Range:
NEW! $1,000/mo stipend- Paid in $500 increments over two pay periods/month $39/base pay + additional compensation for years of service Shift Differentials $5/hr.
- Carries out patient care according to hospital policies and procedures functioning within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act.
- Implements and documents patient care. Documents patient care appropriately and completely.
- Established treatment priorities based on the medical and nursing diagnosis.
- Recognizes patient problems and complications and intervenes appropriately.
- Administers medications safely and documents completely.
- Participates in the development and adherence to written nursing standards of care.
- Maintains skills required to work with patients.
- Demonstrates the ability to perform and assist in specialized procedures.
- Assesses patient and family physical and psychosocial needs. Supports both in a positive manner.
- Is involved in discharge planning and patient teaching. Additional Responsibilities
- May be required to undertake Charge Nurse responsibilities.
- Identifies need for patient/family teaching. Knowledge and Skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain medical issues in both layman's and medical terms.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations including medical emergencies and communicating with patients and their families. Working Conditions
- Well-lit, ventilated, temperature-controlled environment. Possible hazards include a busy and stressful environment, long hours, and exposure to bio-hazardous waste, body fluids, chemicals, electrical devices, toxic waste, needles, and moving machinery. Physical Demands
- Reaching, bending lifting more than 25lbs., grasping, fine motor skills, pushing and pulling. Standing and walking for extended periods of time. Experience
- Two years relevant experience in critical care nursing preferred. Education
- Must be currently licensed to practice as an R.