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
Posting Specifics
Benefits Eligible: No
PRN; shift
Unit/Location: Geriatric Acute Psych unit at West Pines; Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and
weekends
As an Acute Psychiatric RN you need to know how to:
Recognize and address patients' psychological and physical needs
Foster continuity and quality of care with the best interest and well-being of
patients and their families in mind
Assess a patients' medical status upon admission
Assist in developing individualized treatment plans
Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines
Oversee care delivered by LPNs and/or CNAs
Minimum Qualifications
ASN / ADN from an accredited program with the ability to obtain your BSN
from an accredited program within four (4) years of hire unless you
possess a minimum of fifteen (15) years of proven continuous Registered
Nurse experience in an acute care setting, required
Current Colorado RN license required
Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association or the
ability to obtain within sixty (60) days of hire (with prior
approval), required (ACLS/NRP/PALS as appropriate for unit or service)
At least one (1) year of nursing experience in a comparable setting,
highly preferred
Preferred Qualifications
At least one (1) year of nursing experience in a comparable setting,
highly 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:04/25/2024
Location:West Pines
Work City:Wheat Ridge
Work State:Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours:0
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate
dependent upon experience.$37.17 - $56.06
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, nationa
origin, disability or protected veteran status.