Registered Nurse Surgical Care
Company: Intermountain Healthcare
Location: Denver
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description:The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional
caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for
assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients.
The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology,
therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination
of care with other health team members.ScopeAs a Registered Nurse
you know that every day is different, which is why you need to know
how to:Assess, recognize and address patients psychological and
physical needs.Foster quality of care with the best interests of
patients and their families in mind- Communicate compassionately
and effectively.Assist in developing individualized treatment
plans.Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation
guidelines.Oversee care delivered by LPNs and/or CNAs.Participate
in clinical team conferences.Follow hospital, regulatory and
professional guidelines, policies and procedures.Minimum
QualificationsEducationGraduation from an accredited School of
Nursing is required.A Registered Nurse with an ASN/ADN degree must
complete a BSN degree within four (4) years from the Registered
Nurses date of hire unless the Registered Nurse has a minimum of
fifteen (15) years of proven continuous Registered Nurse experience
in an acute care setting. Failure to obtain a BSN degree within
that time frame may result in suspension or termination of
employment. Any Registered Nurse who takes legally protected leave
during the Four (4) year completion period may have the period
extended by a comparable amount of time.Registered Nurses employed
by St Vincent, Good Samaritan, St. Joseph, or Lutheran Medical
Centers as of September 1, 2014 with only an ASN/ADN will be exempt
from this requirement. Registered Nurses employed by Holy Rosary,
Platte Valley, St. Marys, Home Health, and TSFP as of December 31,
2017 with only an ASN/ADN will be exempt from this
requirement.CertificationCurrent license as a Registered Nurse in
the state of practice is required.Current American Heart
Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP)
certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with
prior approval. (ACLS/NRP/PALS as appropriate for unit or
service.)Physical Requirements:Ongoing need for employee to see and
read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors,
identify equipment and supplies.Frequent interactions with patient
care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to
verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken
information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately,
particularly during emergency situations.Manual dexterity of hands
and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with
precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and
typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information,
medication preparation, etc.Expected to lift and utilize full range
of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift,
and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of
varying weights, up to and including heavy items.Need to walk and
assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and
distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling
gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often
required to navigate crowded and busy rooms full of equipment,
power cords on the floor, etc.May be expected to stand in a
stationary position for an extended period of time.Anticipated job
posting close date:05/15/2024Location:Saint Joseph HospitalWork
City:DenverWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:36The hourly
range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate
dependent upon experience.$37.17 - $56.06We care about your
well-being mind, body, and spirit which is why we provide our
caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of
programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that
encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and
engaged.Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for
our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers , and for our
Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers ; and our commitment
to diversity, equity, and inclusion .Intermountain Health is an
equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status.by Jobble
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