Registered Nurse Med Surg

Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. The RN utilizes the nursing process by using technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice, and coordination of care with other health team members. Essential Functions Assess Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate). Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non‑nursing disciplines, support staff, others. Plan Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care. Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education. Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow‑up). Implement Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate. Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care and professional licensure provisions. Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources. Evaluate Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient, and family satisfaction. Revises plan of care as indicated and reassesses changes as appropriate. Professionalism Promotes nursing profession and participates in development of others. Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery. Skills Patient Care Delivery Nursing Fundamentals Interdisciplinary Teams Documentation Professional Etiquette Accountability Patient Care Coordination Communication Patient Evaluation Critical Thinking Minimum Qualifications Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment. RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire date. Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified. (BSN is required as of 4/27/2025; earlier hires held to previous minimums.) Physical Requirements Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors requiring verbal communication and hearing. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use and typing. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients, bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies up to heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment. Often required to navigate crowded rooms. May be expected to stand in a stationary position for extended periods. Roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle requiring sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. Location St. Marys Regional Hospital, Grand Junction, Colorado. Hours and Compensation Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36. Hourly rate: $36.71 - $56.17 (dependent upon experience). Benefits We care about your well‑being – mind, body, and spirit – providing a generous benefits package covering a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness, including living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Equal Opportunity Employment 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr