ED Clinical Resource RN

Location: FHW Hospital, 300 W. Ottley Avenue, Fruita, CO 81521, USA

• Drug Screen
• Physical Assessment
• Tuberculosis screen
• Background check (Criminal, Civil, Educational, Previous Employment, etc.)
• Driver Record screen (positions requiring on‑the‑job driving)

• Reliable and punctual attendance required; expected to be at work as scheduled each day.
• Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
• Serve as a point of contact for staff for clinical issues, utilizing critical thinking to work through issues and report to providers and department director/manager when appropriate.
• Assess and document the acuity of care required for patients of the Inpatient Unit.
• Conduct and lead bi‑weekly nursing rounds in the Inpatient Unit.
• Serve as the Inpatient Nursing liaison for the Interdisciplinary Team (“IDT”) meetings.
• Assist with admissions/discharges, timely and safe medication delivery, call light response time, identifying and assessing readiness for next day’s admissions/discharges, assisting with patient movement and throughput as appropriate.
• Actively round through the Inpatient Unit, ED, and PACU area hourly to monitor conditions and throughput to establish priorities and address issues.
• Respond to all trauma activations and emergency situations (e.g., Code Blue).
• Participate in at least one nursing committee.
• Demonstrate knowledge of evidence‑based practice within the Inpatient Unit and identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Ensure beds are utilized appropriately and accept patients to maximize bed potential and meet daily census goals.

• Assist clinical staff with day‑to‑day performance of their jobs.
• Maintain a positive, compassionate, apology‑free work environment.
• Ensure clinical staff have an opportunity to take a full 30‑minute lunch.
• Conduct random medical chart audits to identify areas of improvement in patient care.
• Oversee crash cart checks and appropriate documentation; check expirations monthly.
• Serve as an ambassador for the Service Excellence initiative.
• Work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ensure end‑of‑shift medication counts are performed.
• Attend meetings as assigned.
• Serve as an Inpatient EMR “Super User.”
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Wage: Starts at $40.02 per hour and increases with experience.

Immunizations: Flu vaccine and other required immunizations for employment.

• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) with 4% match from FHW, zero day vesting schedule
• Medical plan options: PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible; high deductible health plan with Health Savings Account option; telemedicine in both plan options
• Vision
• Life insurance / accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Disability insurance – short and long term options
• Critical illness and accident plans
• Cafeteria options: health reimbursement arrangement, flexible savings
• Additional options: pet insurance, identity protection, travel protection, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.