**CANDIDATES NEED TO BE ABLE TO START ASAP**
Rotating/3x12s - Nights
POSITION PURPOSE: Two to three sentences describing the overall
purpose of the position.
This position is responsible for caring for antepartum patients,
laboring patients through childbirth, recovery, and postpartum, lactation
education and assistance, providing family centered care including the
well newborn and the Level 2 Nursery. Assure expert, compassion,
individualize nursing care for patients and families expected. They
collaborate with providers, staff and other members of the team to achieve
optimal patient outcomes.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Maximum of ten functions in order of
percentage of time spent on functions from longest to shortest; do not list
anything that does not represent at least 10% of the job's time. Please
include supervisory responsibilities.
• 1.Oversees the daily patient flow to optimize patient
care, safety and satisfaction.
2. Demonstrates
ability to triage incoming patient requests for services.
3. Delivers patient
education to facilitate plan of care, employer informed healthcare choices, and
promote optimal wellness.
4. Demonstrates
ability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado statue.
5. Demonstrates
competent healthcare assessment skills, prioritizing skills and critical
thinking skills.
6. Demonstrates
ability to handle high telephone volume of patient requests for medications,
information and assistance.
7. Administers
medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed;
consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines.
8. Coordinates patient
care with other physician practices, Vail Health and others as needed to
achieve the highest possible level of patient care and satisfaction.
9. Demonstrates ability
to work independently with minimal supervision.
10. Delivers excellent
service by utilizing Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety, patient
preferences, and optimal communication through partnering with patients and
families.
11. Role models the
principals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
12. Perform other
duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
This description is not intended and should not be construed to
be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work
conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate
reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Experience:
o
One-year
clinical experience required.
License(s):
o
Licensed
as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact
state required.
Certification(s):
o
Basic
Life Support (BLS) required.
Neonatal
Resuscitation Provider (NRP), required.
Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), required.
Computer / Typing:
o
Must
possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills
necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific
competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits
enrollment, etc.
Must have working knowledge of the English language, including
reading, writing, and speaking English.
Education:
o
Minimum
of Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
It is common to encounter potential hazards in the healthcare
environment. Some of these hazards could include, but are not limited to:
radiation, toxic chemicals, biological hazards, heat, noise, dust and
stress. Vail Health has a Safety Management program in place addressing
these issues.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the
normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: - 10%
Stand: - 25%
Walk: - 15%
Run: - N/A
Squat: - 10%
Bend: - 5%
Twist: - 5%
Lift: - 10%
Kneel: - 10%
Drive: - N/A
Climb: - N/A
Crawl: - N/A
Reach above shoulder: - 10%
Other: - N/A
SENSORY REQUIREMENT: Weight to be manually lifted each normal
workday.
Up to 10 lbs - Frequent (34-66%)
Up to 20 lbs - Frequent (34-66%)
Up to 35 lbs - Frequent (34-66%)
Up to 50 lbs - Not Required
Up to 75 lbs - Not Required
Up to 100 lbs - Not Required
Over 100 lbs - Not Required
AGE SPECIFIC POPULATIONS:
Neonatal/Infant (0-11 months) - Required
Pediatrics (1-12 years) - Required
Adolescence (13-17 years) - Required
Young adult/Adult (18-64 years) - Required
Adult/Middle-ages (65-79 years) - N/A
Geriatric (80+ years) - N/A
NATURE AND SCOPE:
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the
functions of this position. Communicates effectively, clearly and timely.
The incumbent must be able to come to work promptly and routinely in order
to begin the job functions at the start of the scheduled shift to impact
the patients' healthcare experience. Ability to care for oneself; perform
manual tasks; see, speak, breath, learn, read, concentrate, think,
communicate, and work are essential to perform this role in the
organization. Ability to work under stress and to deadline while working
(independently or) with others. This position does provide patient care.
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