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Job Summary:Provides direct and
indirect patient care in the hospital setting.
Manages and provides care to these patients via the nursing process,
therapeutic environment, treatment modalities and inter-disciplinary
collaboration. Communicates with
physicians/Nurse Manager/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patients
clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and
symptomatology. Is able to respond
quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general
nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision. Assumes responsibility and accountability for
a group of patients for a designated time frame. Regulatory
Requirements:§ Graduate from
accredited school of nursing§ Current Registered
Nurse licensure in the State of Colorado or compact state.§ Current BLS
certification§ RNs must attain within
one (1) year of employment and then maintain bi-yearly an American Heart
Association ACLS and PALS certification. § Maintains appropriate license
and certifications per unit specifications without allowing expiration. Language Skills:§ Able to communicate
effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.§ Additional languages a
benefit.§ Effective interpersonal
skills. Skills:§ Basic computer skills.§ Good organizational and
communication skills.§ Critical thinking and
problem-solving skills.§ Work independently and
with a team.§ Ability to work with
physicians in a collaborative manner. Working Conditions: Because patients need round-the-clock
care, working hours include days, nights, weekends and holidays. The number of patients assigned per shift
will vary, however in most settings, the caseload is evenly distributed and the
environment is fast-paced. Nurses spend
considerable time walking, bending, stretching and standing; they assist in
patient transfers, so to guard against back injury, they must follow proper
body mechanics and procedures for lifting/moving patients. Nurses may face hazards from exposure to
chemicals and infectious diseases. In addition, they treat patients that may be
confused, irrational, agitated, and/or uncooperative. Physical Demands:§ For physical demands of
position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see
following description. May involve lifting up to or
greater than fifty (50) pounds. Ability to stand and walk for
extended periods of time. Ability to bend, lean and stoop
without hindrance: full range of body motion Possess fine motor skills. Normal visual acuity with or
without correction. Normal range of hearing.§ Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential function of the position without compromising client care.