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Position Summary: The RN is responsible for the complete Nursing Process for our patients. The RN performs responsibilities in the areas of clinician, teacher, researcher, and leader. Understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care the needs of the TBI/ SCI patient and family in regard to all aspects of their care. Assimilates contributions of the interdisciplinary team to assure the best possible outcomes are achieved. Maintains professional relationships at all times.

Position Requirements:

• Education: Graduate of a nursing program from an accredited college or university required. Graduate of a CCNE or NLNAC accredited school of nursing preferred; BSN required.
• Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures in neuro-science and acute med/surg in the rehabilitation setting strongly preferred. Ability to assess patient and family needs and coordinate appropriate nursing plan of care. Knowledge of patient safety principles and infection control in the patient care environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Highly motivated with a positive attitude.
• Licensure/Certification/Registrations: Current Colorado RN license and current BLS for the Health Care Provider certification required. ACLS and specialty certification (CNRN or CRRN) preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 1 Year RN Experience preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Safely administer medications following the 5 Rights of Medication Administration and policy/procedure. Report errors, near misses or adverse drug reactions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Utilize analytical skills and advanced assessment skills necessary to assess a patient’s condition and utilize that data through the nursing process and clinical judgment to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Coordinate nursing care activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to facilitate achievement of overall goals.
• Prepare and maintain a record of observations and care given. Document information clearly and completely utilizing correct forms and in a timely manner according to hospital policy.
• Utilize a consistent, patient-focused care approach to meet patient needs and demonstrate initiatives to utilize a holistic approach to identify patient needs.
• Practice according to the ANA Code of Ethics and within scope of an RN according to Colorado Nurse Practice Act.
• Use body, tools, or special devises to safely, effectively, and efficiently to move, guide, or place patients. Involve some latitude for judgment with regard to precision attained and the selection of what adaptive devise(s) to utilize.
• Educate and prepare the patient/family for future self-management by facilitating patient movement from passive to an active partnership and eventual to a personal self-care expert.
• Demonstrate competency in time management, organization, prioritization & critical thinking by planning and organizing work assignments and prioritizing the specific needs of the patients.
• Use Standards of Care and hospital policies/procedures to guide practice.

Craig Hospital Benefits:

Benefit Eligible Positions:

At Craig Hospital we offer a wide range of outstanding benefits that allow our employees to tailor a benefits package that meets their individual needs. Planning a family or looking forward to retirement, we have options. Our medical insurance is a self-funded plan administered by Allegiance Benefit Plans with a CIGNA network of providersoffering two different comprehensive plans. We offer dental insurance through Delta Dental, and vision insurance through EyeMed. Craig offers Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts. Craig also provides, and pays for both Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance plans for every benefit-eligible employee. We offer generous time off benefits to allow you to enjoy your time away from work too! Additionally, we have a 403b Retirement Plan with a generous matching contribution through Empower Retirement that you are eligible for upon hire. Do you want to go back to school? We have Tuition Assistance. Unexpected emergency? We have Employee Assistance Programs. For Craig, we believe in offering best in class benefits and, we prioritize benefits to support you.

Salary Range: $35.17 - $50.64