Description

Delta Health offers health care professionals and people from all walks of life an opportunity to find fulfillment in their jobs as part of a close-knit team. We pride ourselves on our positive work culture . Our team members understand our fundamental commitment to the community and rally around the motto "Excellence, Every Patient, Every Time." When you embark on a journey with us, you'll take pride in your work and the impact you have, while building a career with focus and purpose.

Under the direction of the Medical/Surgical Manager, delivers quality nursing care to patients from ages newborn to geriatric. Assures that patient/family needs are met. Provides open communication within the unit, patients, families, physicians and other units/departments. Demonstrates knowledge of patient/staff safety measures. Builds and maintains professional relationships.

• Carries out patient care according to hospital policies and procedures functioning within the limitations of the Nurse Practice Act.
• Establishes treatment priorities based on the medical and nursing diagnosis.
• Recognizes patient problems/complications and intervenes appropriately.
• Accountable for the safe administration of medications.
• Assess patient need for discharge planning on admission.
• Participates in the development of/and adherence to written nursing care standards for the unit.
• Plans and coordinates work flow to ensure completion of assigned duties in a timely manner.
• Assesses patient/family physical and psychosocial needs.
• Identifies need for patient/family teaching.
• Actively involves patient/family in plan of care when appropriate.
• Reports significant changes in patient condition/response to treatment to supervisor/physician promptly.
• Participates in hand off shift report.

Requirements

• Must be currently licensed to practice as an RN in the State of Colorado.
• One year relevant experience preferred.
• Specialty certification for specialty areas preferred.
• BLS required upon hire.
• ACLS & PALS required upon hire or within 6 months.
• New Graduates are required to have ACLS within 1 year and PALS within 18 months of RN Licensure date.