Registered Nurse - Inpatient - PRN

About Family Health West

Founded in 1946, Family Health West is a community‑driven health system located in western Colorado, serving patients with a 25‑bed critical access hospital, a large rehabilitation provider, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.

• Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.
• Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
• Obtain and document physical and neurologic assessments of hospital and/or emergency department patients.
• Initiate proper emergency care as necessary.
• Notify the physician of significant changes in patient condition during hospital or emergency department visits.
• Receive, carry out, and document physician’s orders in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Assist physician with medical procedures.
• Safely and correctly perform all procedures within scope of nursing practice.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medication dosages, routes, and actions through careful administration of medication ordered utilizing the 7 patient rights.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Stock supplies and medications as needed.
• Teach and maintain standard/special precautions to patients, families, and other caregivers as indicated.
• Identify patient needs, participate in formal weekly care plan reviews, initiate care planning and implement plan of care in conjunction with other disciplines.
• Direct and assist with patient mobility, hygiene, and ADL’s.
• Assure that all records required for admission, i.e. consents, 2‑day discharge notices, etc. are completed.
• Complete accurate documentation of assessments, observations, situations and events.
• Participate in continuing educational events.
• Conduct formal and informal teaching of patients, families and staff.
• Maintain protection of patient’s rights to privacy and dignity.
• Display courteous and professional interactions with the public and staff members.
• Display excellent team player skills and coaching skills for all staff.
• Attend skills days annually and maintain/completed required competencies on time.
• Responsible for monitoring daily labs/radiology reports and notifying physicians with any issues.
• Follow hospital/department policies and procedures.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Associate’s Degree in Nursing.

Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Colorado.

Current BLS upon hire, ACLS/PALS within 6 months of hire.

A minimum of 1 year of inpatient experience preferred.

WAGE STARTS at $34.60 plus 15% for PRN

Immunizations required for employment

• For all employees:
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 403(b) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule
• For full‑time employees working at least 30 hours per week:
  • Medical Plan Options:
    • PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible
    • High Deductible Health Plan with option for a Health Savings Account
    • Telemedicine available 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, Flex Savings, Dependent Childcare
  • Other options:
    Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel Protection, etc.

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