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
- 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
accurac
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 time.Anticipated job posting close date:09/13/2024Location:Good Samaritan HospitalWork City:LafayetteWork 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 w
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,
