Registered Nurse- Overnights

Registered Nurse – Overnights – All Points North, Edwards, CO

$39.15/hr - $60.93/hr

All Points North (APN) is seeking a licensed RN to join our overnight team at our Edwards, CO facility. Overnight shift runs from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.

Broad Statement of Responsibilities: A registered nurse (RN) is a vital member of the healthcare team responsible for providing direct patient care, promoting health, preventing illness, and assisting patients in managing their health conditions.

• Patient Assessment:
  Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' health status, including physical, emotional, and psychological factors.
• Care Planning:
  Develop individualized care plans based on the assessment findings, incorporating patient preferences, medical history, and healthcare goals.
• Medication Administration:
  Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring accurate dosage, proper administration techniques, and monitoring for adverse reactions.
• Patient
  
  Education:
  
  Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self-care techniques to promote optimal health outcomes and prevent complications.
• Monitoring Vital Signs:
  Monitor patients' vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation, to assess their physiological status and detect any abnormalities.
• Clinical Procedures:
  Perform various clinical procedures, such as wound care, catheterization, IV therapy, and specimen collection, following established protocols and ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Collaborative Care:
  Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, therapists, social workers, and pharmacists, to coordinate patient care and facilitate interdisciplinary communication.
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records (EHRs) or other medical record systems, adhering to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Advocacy:
  Advocate for patients' rights, preferences, and needs within the healthcare system, ensuring they receive high-quality, compassionate care that respects their dignity and autonomy.
• Crisis Intervention:
  Respond to emergencies and crises promptly, implementing appropriate interventions to stabilize patients' conditions and ensure their safety.
• Quality Improvement:
  Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care processes, outcomes, and safety within the facility.
• Professional Development:
  Pursue ongoing professional development opportunities to stay abreast of advances in nursing practice, evidence-based guidelines, and regulatory changes.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in nursing.
• Must also possess a nursing license in the state of Colorado.
• CARN certification preferred but not required.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years nursing experience preferred but not required.
• Preferred experience in behavioral health.

Special Skills & Knowledge:

• Must be able to work and communicate well with people; be adaptable, and accept changes quickly and easily; be willing to address conflict appropriately.
• Basic computer skills are required with Microsoft Office Suite; web-based products knowledge is a bonus.

• Routine mobility includes standing, stooping, bending, lifting, walking and running.
• Regularly required to sit and work at a phone/computer work station.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

• High moral and ethical values.
• Willingness to be open to learning and growing.
• Articulate, with interpersonal skills to work as an integral part of a team.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, appropriate references, and transcript from an accredited university.
• Appropriate interpersonal/personal boundaries.
• Maturity of judgment and behavior.
• Ability to remain flexible to accommodate changes in work schedule.
• Adapts effectively to new situations.

Copy machine, Multi-line telephone, personal computer, and fax machine.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Mental Health Care

Apply today! Join a team that values compassionate, high-quality care and professionalism.