REGISTERED NURSE-ORTHOPEDICS

Memorial Regional Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Craig, Colorado

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive orthopedic care, including recording patient history, administering medications, and assisting providers with special tests. They are responsible for maintaining patient safety, managing EMR documentation, and collaborating with the care team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

You are a licensed Registered Nurse with a current and active Colorado RN license or Compact license. You must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain it within 90 days of hire. You will be responsible for patient care, including recording patient status, administering medication, and collaborating with healthcare providers.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Registered Nurse (RN)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

HIPAA

Job Description

This is a Full Time Position

Compensation Range: $32.14 to $48.20

Benefits:  Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, Paid Time Off

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
Supervisory-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:
• N/A
Position-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:
• Records patient’s current status, past medical history, vaccine status, vital statistics, and medication reconciliation in
preparation for provider visit in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Respects the confidentiality of patient records and uses complete discretion when discussing patient information in
accordance with HIPAA.
• Utilizes all department forms and documents in EMRs appropriately.
• Collects, labels, and transports all specimens appropriately.
• Demonstrates proper techniques when preparing for procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergencies and routine equipment and procedures.
• Collaborates with patient care planning, including actively participating in education specific to patient diagnosis and needs.
• Assists providers with special tests and procedures.
• Demonstrates an ability to start IVs and monitor IV fluids for the correct rate.
• Ability to assess every patient for safety, medication dosage appropriateness, and other needs.
• Accurately administers medication, performs treatment in accordance with standards of care. Translates medications
into pediatric doses and uses proper equipment for the patient’s size and age.
• Ability to identify victims and the process for reporting abuse.
• Maintains compliance within the department and clinic, as well as within state and federal regulations and policies.
• Utilizes proper phone etiquette to record all phone interactions with patients in the EMR.
• Properly cares for instruments i.e., cleaning, packaging, and sterilizing as appropriate.
• Participates in mandatory in-services and attends staff meetings.
• Follows MRH policy and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness and participates in drills.
• Acts as a resource person to other staff members.
• Acts as a positive and supportive team member to staff members and other departments within the organization.
• Participates in process improvement teams or in interdepartmental efforts.
• Acts as a liaison between patients, families, providers, and staff.
• Completes workload as assigned.
• Floats to other clinical departments as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Organization-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:
• Demonstrates full commitment to the CHOICE values of MRH and consistently represents the organization in a
positive, professional manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with
patients, staff, and vendors.
• Adheres to the MRH attire and dress code in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Exhibits initiative and self-motivation; maintains a consistent level of productivity and manages time and
responsibilities effectively.
• Completes all required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participates
in departmental and organizational meetings or reviews meeting minutes as required.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work punctually and completes assigned duties within established timeframes.
• Actively contributes to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and
federal standards and policies.
• Follows all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the
public, and staff.


QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for positions requiring driving, with a valid driver’s license).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.

EDUCATION, LICENSURE(S), AND CERTIFICATION(S)
Required     Preferred
☒                  ☐ Current and active Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact license.
☒                  ☐ Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or be obtained within (90) days of hire).
☐                  ☒ Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or related field.

EXPERIENCE
Required    Preferred
☐                 ☒ One (1) year of clinic experience

Memorial Regional Health

Memorial Regional Health is a 25-bed hospital, multi-specialty medical clinics and rehabilitation center located in Northwest Colorado. As one of the community's largest employers, MRH is proud to partner with over 400 employees to provide exceptional care and services to the community.
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