Registered Nurse Medical Unit

Job Description The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the 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. Essential Functions Perform appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate). Seek and evaluate information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non‑nursing disciplines, support staff, others. Use assessment information and critical‑thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care. Actively seek patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education. Collaboratively plan and prepare patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow‑up). Direct the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate. Provide or delegate care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care and professional licensure provisions. Show ability to set priorities and coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources. Evaluate patient response to interventions through review of goal achievement, clinical outcomes, patient, and family satisfaction. Revise plan of care as indicated and reassess changes as appropriate. Promote nursing profession and participate in development of others. Integrate legal and ethical standards into practice, comply with regulatory standards, practice within scope of licensure, provide accurate & timely documentation, and understand legal implications of care delivery. 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) from an accredited institution. Note: BSN is required as of the job description's last update on 4/27/2025. Employees hired or promoted prior to this date will be held to the minimum requirements in place at that time. 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/understanding spoken information during emergencies. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment; frequent computer use and typing for documentation, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift, move, and transfer patients; may need to bend, lift, carry supplies of various weights including heavy items. Need to walk and assist transporting/ambulating patients, and moving equipment such as gurneys. May be expected to stand for extended periods. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle requiring sitting, seeing, and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. Location & Compensation Location: Platte Valley Hospital, Brighton, Colorado. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36. Hourly rate: $37.17 - $56.17 (dependent upon experience). Benefits We 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. All positions subject to close without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr