Registered Nurse Ortho Surgical

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. Scope 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. Responsibilities 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 CNAs Participate in clinical team conferences Follow hospital, regulatory, and professional guidelines, polices, and procedures Minimum Qualifications Education 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 RN’s date of hire unless the RN has a minimum of fifteen (15) years of proven continuous RN 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 RN who takes legally protected leave during the four (4) year completion period may have the period extended by a comparable amount of time. RN 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. RN 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 with prior approval within 60 days of hire. (ACLS/NRP/PALS as appropriate for unit or service.) Physical Requirements Ongoing need for the 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 require the employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies. 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, bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment (varying weights up to 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. May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. Location Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital Work City Wheat Ridge Work State Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $ - $ 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 that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here. 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. At 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. All positions subject to close without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr