Registered Nurse: Pre-Admission Testing
Rifle-CO-81650-United States
At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.
What You’ll Do
The Registered Nurse (RN) works as a contributing member of the Perioperative Services Department at Grand River Health under the direction of the Perioperative Services Director and the Surgery Charge Nurse. Primary area of responsibility is conducting Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) for patients scheduled for services in the Perioperative Services Department.
- Performing and documenting verbal assessments with patients prior to admission, documenting pre-surgical care requirements, evaluating and relaying test results, working closely with Anesthesia providers, addressing key factors and communicating to appropriate care team personnel, documenting charges, and working collaboratively with other facilities and providers to obtain necessary and pertinent patient information.
- Documentation duties are performed in the electronic health record.
- Additional nursing duties may at times include floating to other Registered Nurse roles in the Perioperative Services Department.
- Specific patient care duties may include providing care, treatment, counseling, and health education to patients in the pre-surgical and post-surgical environment.
- Assists in monitoring patient’s physical, physiologic and emotional status in the immediate pre-surgical and post-surgical environment.
- Communicates with surgeons, Anesthesia team and other members of the care team about patient conditions and intervenes as necessary to maintain optimal care.
- Cross trains with other members of the Perioperative Services Nursing team in order to successfully perform various PACU, Coumadin Clinic, pre-surgical and post-surgical duties as needed.
- Serves as a resource to Perioperative staff in assisting with daily coordination of patient care.
- Coordinates daily schedules, nursing assignments and patient care with Surgery Charge Nurse. Assists Perioperative staff with admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.
Who We’re Looking For
- Licensed in the state of Colorado as a Registered Nurse. Must have current BLS card upon hire and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.
- ACLS and PALS certification is required within 6 months of initial employment and must maintain current certification status throughout GRHD employment.
- Prefer one year of professional nursing experience in a pre-surgical, PACU or ICU patient care setting.
What We Offer
- $30.50 - $47.00 Dependent on experience may vary outside this range
- Additional $2.00 - $4.00 an hour for additional weekend and night shifts
- Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience
We invest in our people because we believe happy employees create better patient experiences. As part of our team, you’ll have access to:
- Year-round recreation with everything the outdoor enthusiast can imagine.
- Medical, with prescription drug coverage
- Vision and dental insurance
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- PTO accrual from day one
- Extended illness benefits/time off
- 457 retirement plan with match
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistance programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance.
- Payroll deduct for hot springs, gyms, ski passes, etc.
Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise
Why Grand River Health?
As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritize exceptional patient-centered care over financial bottom lines. Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.
OUR MISSION:
To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
OUR VISION:
To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.
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