Registered Nurse Surgical Care

Registered Nurse Surgical Care

05 Sep 2024
Colorado, Denver, 80221 Denver USA

Registered Nurse Surgical Care

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

membersScopeAs 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 proceduresMinimum QualificationsEducation

Required:

Graduation 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 Nurse's 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. Mary's, Home Health, and TSFP as of December 31,

2017 with only an ASN/ADN will be exempt from this requirement.Certification

Required:

Current 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.- and -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.- and -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.- and -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.- and -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).- and

-May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of

tiAnticipated job posting close date:09/20/2024Location: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 ur 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 todiversity, 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.Our facilities do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race,

color, national origin, disability, or age in admission or access to,

or treatment or employment in, its programs, services or activities, or

on the basis of sex (gender) in health programs and activities

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