Med/Surg RN
Lafayette, Colorado
Good Samaritan Medical Center

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

Location

• Lafayette, Colorado

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• 12-hour night shifts
• 36 hours per week
• Weekend work required
• On-call availability to be discussed during interview

Job Summary

• Perform independent nursing and delegated medical functions according to state Board of Nursing standards
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care
• Collect and assess health data to evaluate patient status
• Provide health teaching and counseling
• Deliver supportive and restorative therapy and treatment directly or through delegation and supervision
• Refer patients for further evaluation or treatment as needed
• Review and monitor therapy and treatment plans
• Document care in compliance with hospital and regulatory guidelines
• Utilize resources effectively
• Promote organizational mission, vision, and values
• May float to other departments within scope of competency and qualifications
• May be required to be on-call during scheduled shifts

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing