What are the responsibilities and job description for the R.N. - Emergency Department position at Prowers Medical Center?
Full-Time Position
Night Shift
JOB SUMMARY
General Description
This position is one of providing direct patient care to both acute and chronic patients of all age groups presented to the Emergency Room for care. It requires excellent triage and assessment skills. Ability to function under high stress situations is a must.
Responsibility
Triage and assessment of patients presenting to the Emergency Room. Obtaining and documenting pertinent information (V.S.; chief complaint; past medical history; current treatments given; any changes in condition during E.R. visit, etc.) Also responsible to carry out appropriate physician orders and other duties designated. Is also responsible for the supervision of any LPNs, Nurse Aides, EMTs and others as assigned to work in the Emergency Room.
Accountability
The Registered Nurse working in the Emergency Department reports directly to the Emergency Department Manager.
Special Demands
Mental: Extremely high stress area.
Physical: Involves a lot of walking and standing most of the time on duty. Frequent reaching, twisting, squatting, lifting, and handling of equipment. Frequent exposure to blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to communicable disease/illness.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and current Colorado license. Must have documentation of current CPR and Basic Life Support training. ACLS, TNCC and PALS must have certification or equivalent within six months of employment.
Experience: Previous related experience. Graduate nurses with one year of Medical/Surgical experience preferred.
Employment Variables
Full Time working 36 hours per week, 7:00pm to 7:00am
Salary Range
$34.03 – $41.85 per hour based on experience plus night and weekend shift differential. This is a fulltime benefitted position that includes, paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, life and disability insurance and automatic enrollment in retirement plan with employer match.
Apply to: Human Resources By: As soon as possible
Contact Information
Michelle Pollart – Human Resources
Prowers Medical Center
401 Kendall Drive
Lamar, CO 81052
Email: michelle.pollart@prowersmedical.com
Phone: 719-336-7119
Fax: 719-336-8360
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It is the policy of this facility to provide equal opportunity to persons regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statues, regulations and ordinances.
Human Resources Department
401 Kendall Drive
Lamar, Colorado 81052
www.prowersmedical.com
email: michelle.pollart@prowersmedical.com
Salary : $34 - $42