Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse - Med/Surg RN

POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN)

SPECIALTY UNIT: Medical/Surgical - Med/Surg - Neuro, Trauma, Ortho - Oncology, Surgery

LOCATION: Lakewood, CO

SHIFT: Nights

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Nights! 7p-7a

$20K Sign ON Bonus with a 1 year commitment!

Up to $8,000 Relocation Bonus

RN Weekend Option position requires six month commitment to working weekend schedule. $10/hr weekend option differential applies for Saturday and Sunday shifts.

Job Description:

We are looking for an RN-Med/Surg nurse to provide the highest degree of care and treatment to ill, injured, and recovering patients. You should be able to assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records, and provide patients with support and education. Likewise, you will assist physicians during examinations and procedures, as well as perform various patient tests and administer medications within the scope of your practice. 

Your role as an RN-Med/Surg nurse also involves promoting patient independence by establishing patient care goals. Additionally, you should be able to teach patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills utilizing your knowledge and skills.

To be a successful RN-Med/Surg, you should be able to rely on your experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected, and you will benefit from being creative, quick-thinking, and a good communicator.

Responsibilities:

• Assess the psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge planning needs of patients.
• Review patient history and physical with the patients and/or their family members and assure completion within an appropriate timeframe.
• Review all available information obtained by other health care team members.
• Formulate an individualized care plan, including a discharge plan, using the assessment data, as well as the input of the patient, family, and healthcare team. 
• Evaluate patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate documents in the patient record.
• Work as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Direct Deposit
• 401K
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Employee discount program
• Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

Education Requirements

• Associates Degree in Nursing required; Nursing Diploma or by endorsement
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RNs

Experience Requirements

• One year experience preferred
• Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty

Licenses/Certification Requirements

• RN License required; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact

Physical Requirements 

• Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

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