Reports to: Long Term Care Director
FLSA Classification: Full-time, Non-exempt, Hourly $33.50-$45.00 depending on experience
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, 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 plans.
- Receive patients, explain procedures, check vital signs, administer therapy, monitor reactions, and report information to
- Deal with emergency situations as they arise.
- Provide infusion treatments such as hydration, blood and blood components, drugs, and other solutions.
- 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 within six (6) months of transfer or hire.
- 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.
- Knowledgeable of current nursing trends and practices.
- Is present and punctual for all scheduled shifts.
- 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 RequirementsThe 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 up to 80% of 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.
