Registered Nurse Ortho Surgical

divh2Registered Nurse (RN)/h2pThe 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./ppNight Shift/ppTo show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer a $10,000 sign-on bonus for experienced RNs. As a Registered Nurse, you know that every day is different, so you need to know how to assess, recognize, and address patients psychological and physical needs./pp- Foster quality of care with the best interests of patients and their families in mind/pp- Communicate compassionately and effectively/pp- Assist in developing individualized treatment plans/pp- Comply with evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines/pp- Oversee care delivered by LPNs and/or CNAs/pp- Participate in clinical team conferences/pp- Follow hospital, regulatory, and professional guidelines, policies, and procedures/ppMinimum Qualifications/ppEducation/ppRequired:/ppGraduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required./ppA 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./ppRegistered 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./ppCertification/ppRequired:/ppCurrent license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice is required./ppCurrent American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtained with prior approval within 60 days of hire. (ACLS/NRP/PALS as appropriate for unit or service.)/ppOngoing 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 emergencies.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy./ppThis 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./ppThis 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./ppLocation:/ppIntermountain Health Lutheran Hospital/ppWork City:/ppWheat Ridge/ppWork State:/ppColorado/ppScheduled Weekly Hours:/pp36/ppThe hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience./pp$37.17 - $56.17/ppWe 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./ppIntermountain 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./ppAt Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (AI) platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process./ppAll positions subject to close without notice./p/div