CO - Emergency RN - Night Shift-

Job Description:

ESTES PARK HEALTH COMPANY DESCRIPTION:Estes Park Health exists to make a positive difference to the health and well-being of all we serve. Located about 90 miles northwest of Denver, at 7,522 feet above sea level, Estes Park Health sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. As a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, the adventurous lifestyle Estes Park supplies open endless outdoor opportunities for our staff. We promote a healthy work-life balance to give our staff the time to enjoy the

playground

that is Colorado.From pediatrics to geriatrics, Estes Park Health supplies a full spectrum of care for our friends, neighbors, and visitors in the entire Estes Park Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park. Today, over 18,000 patients residents and visitors alike see our health care teams for both outpatient and inpatient services.SUMMARY:Provide quality compassionate patient care utilizing nursing process to meets the needs of patients of all ages.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Performs age specific patient care in a safe, timely and professional manner utilizing professional practice.Administers medications utilizing the 7 Rights: Right Drug, Right Client, Right Dose, Right Time, Right Route, Right Reason, and Right Documentation.Demonstrates knowledge and skills to act appropriately in an emergency situation. (ALCS, BLS, TNCC, PALS/ENPC skills sets).Demonstrates knowledge and participates in education and counseling of patients and their family, caretakers or friends a plan of care and discharge teaching.Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competency. Certified ACLS, BLS, TNCC, PALS/ENPC.Promotes positive interpersonal relationships and demonstrates effective communication skills with patients, families and colleagues.Maintains confidentiality of all patient and hospital information. Able to describe HIPPA regulations and security measures to protect privacy of medical records.Practices according to professional and ethical standards. Demonstrates an understanding of and functions as a professional nurse in accordance with Colorado State Nurse Practice Act.Participates in financial stewardship as evidenced by efficient use of resources and supplies, reviewing chargesWhen requested and possible, participates in committees and/or community events as a member of EPH.Performs in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulatory agency standards.Performs in accordance with EPH vision, mission and goals.All other duties associated in the professional role of RN.POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Education: Associate Degree in NursingExperience

2 yearsMust possess a valid Colorado RN license or a valid multistate RN license through the Nurse Licensure CompactRequired certifications: American Heart Association ACLS, BLS, TNCC, PALS or ENPC; NRPRecommended certifications: CEN, NIHSS

Position Urgency:Normal

Shifts:Full time, night shift, 7pm-7am

State License Details:Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:2

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:No Guarantee

Specialty Type:Nursing

Sub Specialty:Emergency Room Nurse

General Certifications:ACLSBLS/BCLSPALSNRP

Bilingual:No

EMR Used:EPIC

Holiday Coverage Required:Yes