Registered Nurse Medical Acute

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 CNAsParticipate in clinical team conferencesFollow 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, etc).May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.Anticipated job posting close date:06/01/2024Location:Good Samaritan HospitalWork City:LafayetteWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:0The 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.