Registered Nurse Med Surg
Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: February 2, 2025
Job Description:
Job Description:The Surgical Unit provides nursing care for
patients undergoing a wide range of general and complex surgical
procedures pre and post-operatively. Including but not limited to
trauma surgeries, gastrointestinal, urology, bariatric, orthopedic,
joint replacements, and ENT surgeries. Our patient population also
includes patients hospitalized for general medical needs and
illnesses spanning multiple organ systems and diagnoses. We do care
for patients that require intermediate care beds. We have an
amazing team that values working together to provide our patients
with the best care possible.
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. The Surgical Unit provides nursing care for patients
undergoing a wide range of general and complex surgical procedures
pre and post-operatively. Including but not limited to trauma
surgeries, gastrointestinal, urology, bariatric, orthopedic, joint
replacements, and ENT surgeries. W hich 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. Intermountain Health is investing in our most
valuable resource YOU! To show our commitment to you and to assist
with your transition into our organization, we "may" also offer a
sign-on bonus or relocation assistance when applicable. Key
Responsibilities:
- Patient Assessment: Patient population includes patients
hospitalized for general medical needs and illnesses spanning
multiple organ systems and diagnoses. We also care for patients
that require intermediate care beds .
- Care Planning: The comradery among the staff is outstanding
with close communication with APP's , Doctors, and Surgeons.
- Implementation of Care: Utilize the nursing process,
technology, and evidence-based practices to provide therapeutic
interventions.
- Documentation: We use Epic!
- Continuing Education: Educational opportunities monthly with
surgeons and neurologists to help further understand reasons for
surgeries and management of specific diagnosis.Work Environment:
- We have an amazing team that values working together to provide
our patients with the best care possible.
- Fast-paced clinical setting within St. Mary's Regional
Hospital, serving a diverse patient population with complex medical
needs.
- Opportunities for collaboration with a dedicated healthcare
team focused on patient-centered care.Grand Junction: St. Mary's
Medical Center, is located in the heart of Colorado's wine country
and is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes that offer a wide
range of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, skiing and
rafting. It has a growing and diverse economy as well as a
relatively low unemployment rate and growing job market. St. Mary's
Medical Center is the largest medical center between Denver and
Salt Lake City and is committed to putting people first as it's
served the healthcare needs of western Colorado and eastern Utah
for nearly 120 years. To learn more about Grand Junction, CO please
check out this video . Minimum Qualifications
EducationRequired: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.CertificationRequired: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.)Physical Requirements:
- Ability to see and read patient information and labels, operate
monitors, and assess patient needs.
- Strong communication skills for interacting with patients and
healthcare providers, particularly in emergency situations.
- Manual dexterity for handling delicate equipment and frequent
computer use for documentation.
- Capacity to lift and move patients and equipment, with the
ability to navigate busy environments and stand for extended
periods.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 time.Location:St. Marys Regional
HospitalWork City:Grand JunctionWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly
Hours:36The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual
hourly rate dependent upon experience. $36.35 - $54.53 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 Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers , and for our
Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers . 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
subject to close without notice.
Keywords: Intermountain Health, Grand Junction , Registered Nurse Med Surg, Healthcare , Grand Junction, Colorado
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