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We are more than healthcare. We are a family of caregivers who see what we do as a calling and treat every person, every time as if they were a loved one. We don't just heal what hurts. We ease minds and encourage spirits by providing a more personal level of care than ever before-physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Our mission is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ which starts with caring for others with uncommon compassion and going above and beyond to make those we serve, feel loved.

Wellness is at the core of what we do, focusing on living a better life today and always. We want everyone to Feel Whole and we see our work as a calling. This is how we make a difference. With our whole-person care, expertise and world-class resources we strive to provide an exceptional experience for all. With hospitals and facilities in over 9 states, our consistent approach to healthcare allows us to live our mission and ensure that our communities are living fuller, healthier lives.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assumes responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient. Promotes the optimal health, well-being, and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrates personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.

Shift : PRN Days, 6 shifts in a 6 week period

Location : 100 Health Park Drive, Louisville, CO 80027

This role includes at $4.75/hr specialty differential on top of your base rate!

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assess patient's physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs through observation, interview,

review of medical records & clinical data. Evaluates patient's response and intervenes to ensure

optimal patient outcome.

• Develop and implement patient plan of care and observe outcomes in accordance with nursing

standards and in collaboration with the inter disciplinary team.

• Demonstrate competency in a variety of therapeutic/diagnostic interventions including but not

limited to IV's, incision/ wound care, medication administration, catheterization and specimen

collections.

• Promote, advocate, and collaborate to protect the health and safety and rights of each patient.

• Provide patient/family education through assessment of patient/family learning readiness, needs,

and ability. Provide teaching and evaluate effectiveness of teaching.

• Recognize the patient or designee as a full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care

based on respect for the patient's preferences, values, and needs.

• Provide relationship-based care in which the nurse strives to understand what is most important to the individual and actively engage them in all aspects of care. This care will be delivered with respect for cultural differences and the diversity of human experience.

• Delegates to non-RN personnel in accordance with State Board of Nursing and hospital policy.

• Effectively uses time, personnel, equipment and supplies to provide high quality, cost effective

patient care.

• Professional role model for all staff demonstrating ethical/legal/professional nursing process.

• Manages resources and patient flow through matching nursing competencies with individualized

patient's and unit needs.

• Uses standards of care, hospital policies/procedures and regulatory guidelines to guide practice.

• Function effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication,

mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care.

• Precepts/mentors new staff or nursing students as needed.

• Seeks out learning opportunities and continuing education.

• Seeks experiences that reflect current practice in order to maintain skills and competence in clinical

practice or role performance.

• Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competency and life long learning.

• Evaluates one's own integrity and nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and

guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations. Takes action to achieve goals identified during the

evaluation process.

• Demonstrates a commitment to the organization through ongoing participation at hospital and unit

based meetings.

• Verbalizes an understanding of the value of measurement and the importance of continuous quality

improvement data. Use quality measures to improve performance and accountability for patient

outcomes, patient experiences and safe delivery of care.

• Participate in unit-based Quality improvement, evidence-based practice and research activities.

• Use current healthcare research findings and other evidence to expand clinical knowledge, enhance

role performance, and increase knowledge of professional issues.

• Adapts to rapidly changing technology as evidenced by competency in technology and equipment

used in the patient care setting.

• Thorough and confidential maintenance of patient charts and records. Document ongoing status,

interventions, patient response and outcomes in accurate, timely manner. Use information technology

to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• One year experience preferred Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:

• 2 years OR experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Associate Degree Nursing Required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Bachelor Degree Nursing Preferred

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Registered Nurse State of Employment Required or RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact

• Basic Life Support American Heart Association

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Nursing

Organization: AdventHealth Avista

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 24010773

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.