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 QualificationsASN from an accredited program; BSN within 4 years
Current Colorado RN license- Current BLS certification endorsed by the
American Heart Association- One year of nursing experience in a comparable
setting, preferredPhysical 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, e
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of
time.Anticipated job posting close date:09/20/2024Location:Lutheran Medical CenterWork City:Wheat RidgeWork 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 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
