What makes us better than the rest, the warmth and friendliness of a small town, beautiful scenery in rural Colorado. Great mountain views and fresh air! We have Americas top four ski resorts are at your doorstep. You'll have access to our famous Hot Springs and Water Rafting. Come and join our loving team who puts our residents first!
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
· Indicates core responsibility
· Utilize the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's care, as evidenced by client/staff observation.
· Assess the patient; collect and document the patient's current health status and medical history. Complete and/or review Admission Data Record as defined by policy. Make accurate and ongoing assessment of patient's status and respond appropriately.
· Plan/Implement or inter input; set priorities for nursing action in a logical sequence according to patient's needs and formulate a plan of care by the appropriate selection of Nurse Practice Standards. The Plan of Care is initiated on patient admission based on all aspects of the initial assessment as performed by designee within scope.
· Plan includes physiological, psychosocial, and environmental factors: patient/significant other education and patient discharge planning.
· Evaluate; nurses can input assessment and revise plan of care based on new data and patient's condition.
· Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status. Document patient care which reflects nursing intervention, patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals.
o Documentation includes evidence of appropriate patient/significant other teaching, and the understanding of these instructions is noted in the medical record.
· Communicate with the physician regarding patient needs, the nursing assessments, and recommendations daily, and as needed, as evidenced by client feedback and Operations Coordinator observation.
Collaborate with other nurses and health team members to ensure the patient's well-being as evidenced by staff/client feedback.
· Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material as evidenced by client feedback and Operations Coordinator observation.
Perform direct patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards as evidenced by client/staff feedback and Operations Coordinator observation.
· Administer medications according to policy and procedure.
· Administer IV's according to policy and procedure if certified and within scope of practice as designated by state
· Observe and document patient's response to pertinent medications.
· Demonstrate ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatments and procedures in accordance with physician's orders and policy and procedure (done within a timely manner).
· Demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to policy and procedure.
· Demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to division/unit specific competencies.
· Demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner.
Provide personal patient care to provide comfort and well-being to the patient, acknowledging physiological and psychological needs.
· Perform indirect patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards as evidenced by client/staff feedback and Operations Coordinator observation.
· Give a thorough, concise report at change of shift.
Communicate pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
· Demonstrate accurate and timely documentation according to form guidelines.
· Accurately transcribe physician orders according to policy and procedure.
· Maintain a clean, neat, and safe environment for patient and staff according to policy and procedure as evidenced by staff/client feedback and Operations Coordinator observation.
· Ensure that supplies and equipment necessary for patient care are stored in an organized and efficient manner.
Adhere to Administrative System/Nursing Service policies as evidenced by Director of Nursing
· Do not incur excessive overtime.
Remain conscientious regarding personal hygiene and comply with specific division/unit regulations.
· Comply with specific System/division/unit policy and procedure concerning safety.
· 100% attendance to mandatory skill updates yearly required.
· Attend a minimum of four staff meetings and read and sign all minutes of meetings not attended.
Minimum Requirements:
· Current CPR training from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
· Previous experience in patient care setting preferred.
· Knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its application, including the input of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person