Med/Surg RN
Lafayette, Colorado
Good Samaritan Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

Location: Lafayette, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour nights
Hours per Week: 36
Weekends: Yes
On-Call: To be discussed during interview
Floating: May be required to float to other departments within scope of competency

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 health status.
• Provide health teaching and counseling.
• 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 in compliance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
• Utilize resources effectively.
• Promote organizational mission, vision, and values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado
• Minimum of 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 (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Ability to utilize resources effectively
• Willingness and ability to float to other departments within scope of competency