Health Care Nurse

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 of Responsibilities

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 CNAs

Participate in clinical team conferences

Follow hospital, regulatory and professional guidelines, policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

BLS/ACLS required upon hire for Registered Nurse positions at St. Mary’s Regional Hospital

Education

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required.

ASN/ADN RN must complete a BSN degree within four (4) years from hire date 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 within that timeframe may result in suspension or termination of employment. Any RN who takes legally protected leave during the four‑year completion period may have the period extended by a comparable amount of time.

RNs 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.

RNs 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

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 within 60 days of hire with prior approval. (ACLS/NRP/PALS as appropriate for unit or service.)

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 comprehension of spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies.

Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including 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 including items of varying weights, 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, 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.

Location & Compensation

Location: St. Marys Regional Hospital, Grand Junction, Colorado.

Scheduled weekly hours: 36.

The hourly rate is $36.71–$56.17 depending on experience.

Benefits

We care about your well‑being – mind, body, and spirit – and provide 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

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 are subject to close without notice.

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