Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Lafayette, Colorado
Peaks Region - 200 Exempla Circle , Good Samaritan Hospital

RN - Tele

Location: Lafayette, Colorado Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours: 3 x 12-hour night shifts (1900-0730), 36 hours per week

Job Summary

• Performs independent and delegated nursing functions under accepted practice standards set by the state Board of Nursing.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care, including ongoing health data collection and assessment.
• Provides health teaching, health counseling, and therapy and treatment that is supportive and restorative to life and well-being, directly or through delegation, supervision, or teaching of others.
• Executes delegated medical functions, refers patients for further evaluation or treatment, and reviews and monitors therapy and treatment plans.
• Documents in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
• May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need. Float timing is based on date.

Unit Details

• 32-bed unit
• Average of 3-5 patients per shift, depending on acuity

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Colorado
• Med Surg / Telemetry (1 year of experience)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Schedule Details

• Weekends: Maximum of 8 weekend shifts in an 8-week period, possibly fewer depending on staffing. Usually about 5-6 in an 8-week period. Weekend shifts from 0700-1930 are Saturday and Sunday. Weekend shifts from 1900-0730 are Friday and Saturday nights.
• On Call: No scheduled call shifts. May be placed on call if the hospital does not need the nurse at the start of the shift.