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, which is why you
need to know how to
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
ASN from an accredited program; BSN within 4 years
- Current Colorado RN license- Current BLS certification endorsed by the
American Heart Association- One year of nursing experience in a comparable
setting, preferred
Physical Requirements:Ongoing 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 emergency
situations.- and -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.- 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. This 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
ti
Anticipated job posting close date:
Location:St Marys Medical Center
Work City:Grand Junction
Work State:Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours:24
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate
dependent upon experience.$34.64 - $52.52
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 packages for our, and for our
; and our commitment to.
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.
Our facilities do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race,
color, national origin, disability, or age in admission or access to,
or treatment or employment in, its programs, services or activities, or
on the basis of sex (gender) in health programs and activities