Job Description

Reports to: MedSurg Director & ED Trauma Director – Shared Governance $33.50 -$50.00 plus shift differential

FLSA Classification: Full-time, Non-exempt, Hourly

The working environment is a normal clinical setting with exposure to sharps and biological and chemical agents. It is expected that facility safety practices and protocols are followed at all times.

Essential Functions

• Conduct physical exams to assess patient health needs and problems
• Implement physicians’ orders, such as performing treatments, starting IVs, administering medications, and interpreting tests.
• Review and maintain medical records.
• Administer direct care to injured, disabled, ill or convalescent patients.
• Document pertinent information and medication administration.
• Counsel patients and family members on disease prevention and health maintenance
• Maintain a safe and hygienic working environment
• Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families.
• Complete required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Assess patient health continuously and implement and develop nursing care
• Receive patients, explain procedures, check vital signs, complete assessments, required screenings, administer therapy, monitor reactions, document and report information to physicians appropriately.
• Deal with emergency situations effectively as they arise.
• Provide infusion treatments such as hydration, blood and blood components, drugs, and other solutions.
• Appropriately and accurately document patient care, medication administration, and the ongoing assessment of the patient.
• Utilize proper medication administration rights and techniques.
• Maintain and ensure confidentiality of patient information and records.
• Read emails, participate in staff meetings and communication to remain updated on trends, changes, department and organizational requirements.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Current, unencumbered Colorado RN license is required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and PALS or ENPC are required within six (6) months of hire or transfer.
• Knowledge of current nursing trends and practices, utilizing evidence-based practices.

Skills and Expectations

• Kind and professional demeanor.
• Professional and well-groomed appearance
• Communicate positively and effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, family, and staff, and people of all ages.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills in an evolving environment.
• Work with honesty, compassion and integrity at all times.
• Adherence to PMC confidentiality procedures and policies when dealing with employees and the community.
• Knowledge of current nursing trends and practice.
• Present and punctual for shifts and participate in communication to stay updated on department and organizational requirements.
• Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Must be able to move and traverse about the facility 50% of the time
• Frequently transport objects weighing up to 50lbs
• Occasionally position objects weighing up to 100lbs
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information in a way others will understand.
• Must be able to recognize details such as color and depth within a few feet of the observer.
• Frequently operates computers, machinery, and other healthcare equipment
• Constantly positions self to complete essential functions
• May be required to wear N95s or PAPRs throughout the shift

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pioneers Medical Center is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. As an equal opportunity employer, Pioneers Medical Center will not limit or segregate employees in any way which would tend to deprive them of employment opportunities/promotions, or affect the status of their employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.