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
Full-Time Shift
Unit Information
The outpatient observation unit is a 24-bed mixed Telemetry/Medical-Surgical Unit. Our patient population is comprised of patients pre- and post-procedure or surgery, new or changing oxygen requirements, blood transfusions, chest pain and other pain control issues, trauma patients, stroke/TIA rule-outs, trending labs, and many more.
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
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 Registered Nurse's date of hire unless the Registered Nurse has a minimum of fifteen (15) years of proven continuous Registered Nurse 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 Registered Nurse who takes legally protected leave during the Four (4) year completion period may have the period extended by a comparable amount of time.
Registered Nurses 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. Registered Nurses 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.
Minimum Qualifications
ASN from an accredited program; BSN within 4 years
- A current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice required
- Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association
- One year of nursing experience in a comparable setting, preferred
Physical Requirements:
Anticipated job posting close date:
05/02/2024Location:
Good Samaritan HospitalWork City:
LafayetteWork State:
ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:
24The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$37.17 - $56.06We 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.
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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.