Med Surg RN
Grand Junction, Colorado
Peaks Region - 2635 North 7th Street , St. Mary’s Regional Hospital

RN - Med/Surg

Location: Grand Junction, Colorado

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Shift: 3 x 12-hour day shifts (0700-1930), 36 hours per week
• Weekends: 8 weekend shifts per 8-week schedule
• On-call: Optional

Role 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 and counseling, wound care, and therapy and treatment that supports patient recovery and well-being
• Executes delegated medical functions, refers patients for further evaluation or treatment, and reviews and monitors treatment plans
• Documents in accordance with facility and regulatory guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Float and On-Call

• May be required to float to other departments within scope of competency and qualifications, based on business need
• May be required to be placed on call during a regularly scheduled shift

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Colorado (RN single state or compact license)
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Med Surg experience of at least 1 year, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with wound care