Emergency Department RN
Brighton, Colorado
Platte Valley Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (RN - ED)

Location: Brighton, Colorado
Employment Type: Nursing (Clinical)
Shift: Night, 12-hour shifts
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Perform independent nursing and delegated medical functions according to state Board of Nursing standards.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Continuously evaluate patient health status through data collection and assessment.
• Provide health teaching and counseling to patients.
• Deliver supportive and restorative therapy and treatment directly or through consultation, delegation, supervision, or teaching.
• Execute delegated medical functions and refer patients for further evaluation or treatment as needed.
• Review and monitor therapy and treatment plans.
• Document care and treatments in compliance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
• Utilize resources effectively.
• May float to other departments within competency and qualifications based on business needs.
• May be required to be on-call during scheduled shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced certifications including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association, and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC).
• Proficient in triage and patient assessment in the Emergency Department setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
• Previous experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Certification relevant to the Emergency Department unit.

Key Skills

• Triage and patient assessment
• Nursing care and health counseling
• Documentation and medical function execution
• Delegation, supervision, and consulting
• Therapy and treatment planning

Additional Information

• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Commitment to promoting the mission, vision, and values of the employer and adhering to service behavior standards.

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified or required for this position.