Nurse Residency - Med/Surg - Nights

Description

Under the direction of the Medical/Surgical Team Leader delivers quality nursing care to patients from ages newborn to geriatric on an assigned unit. Assures that patient/family needs are met. Provides for open communication within the unit, with patients, families, physicians, other units and departments. Demonstrates knowledge of patient/staff safety measures. Builds and maintains professional relationships. Nurses will be automatically enrolled in a 12-month Nurse Residency Program being offered through a partnership between Delta Health, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence. This transition-to-practice program is considered to be a residency apprenticeship, primarily focused on supporting the new graduate nurse's transition from educational to clinical setting. It is our goal to offer a blended continuing education curriculum, through University of Iowa and the Colorado Center, as well as trained mentors/preceptors as support staff. Our goal is to promote leadership development and enhance critical thinking skills, to enable new nurses to build upon their academic and clinical foundation, in a safe and encouraging environment.

• Carries out patient care according to hospital polices and procedures functioning within the limitations of the Nurse Practice Act.
• Recognizes patient problems/complications and intervenes appropriately.
• Accountable for the safe administration of medications.
• Participates in the development of and adherence to written nursing care standards for the unit.
• Assess patient need for discharge planning on admission
• Plans and coordinates work flow to ensure completion of assigned duties in a timely manner.
• Assures that patient/family needs are met.
• Reports significant changes in patient condition/response to treatment to supervisor/physician promptly.
• Participates in hand off shift report

Requirements

• Must have graduated from nursing school and pass the Nursing Board with a license to practice as an RN in the State of Colorado within 90 days.
• One year relevant experience preferred.
• Specialty certification for specialty areas preferred.
• ACLS and PALS required within 6 months.
• BLS required.

Summary

Delta Health is a county-wide healthcare system that has been serving the Western Slope for over 100 years. We have grown to a 49-bed hospital with locations throughout Delta County. We proudly provide a wide range of medical services that meet the diverse needs of our community members. At all stages of life, we are here to provide remarkable care in a healing environment.

Employee Benefits: Medical, RX, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO, and Scholarships towards continued education.

Medical: Low monthly premiums; 100% coverage for all services provided within our Delta Health System without a deductible or co-payment. We offer alternative coverage to include massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic care. Employer paid Life and Disability coverage.

Paid Time Off: 4 plus weeks of vacation (CAL) a year for Full-Time employees including sick pay and personal time off.

Retirement: 403B Plan -Up to a 3% retirement match.