Registered Nurse Ortho Acute
Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: February 2, 2025
Job Description:
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.Registered Nurse Scope Of
Practice: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.Hospital Information: 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 . To show our commitment to you and to assist
with your transition into our organization, we will also offer a
sign-on bonus and/or relocation when applicable . Unit
Information:The 8th floor Med/Surg specializes in caring for a
variety of both medical and surgical patients. We provide inpatient
care to patients with multiple diagnoses including sepsis,
diabetes, electrolyte imbalances, gastrointestinal, respiratory,
cardiac-tele monitored, infectious, kidney, and liver diseases. We
also offer surgical care for pre/ post orthopedic surgeries,
general surgeries such as bowel resections/ ostomies, pre/post
laparoscopic procedure, bladder surgeries, and plastics. Caregivers
utilize the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic
intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with
other health team members.8 Med/Surg Team has more to offer YOU!We
are proud of our amazing team that will ensure you feel supported
in your learning, growth, and maintaining a work-life balance. We
want to cultivate personal growth in your healthcare career and
create a personalized path for you. It is a great unit to learn on
as a new grad and develop your nursing and critical thinking
skills. As well as having many opportunities for experienced nurses
to participate in charge nurse roles, preceptorship & leadership
committees to grow your skills as an expert in a variety of
specialties. Our staff is engaged in mentoring new employees and
creating a positive workplace environment focusing on teamwork. We
look forward to having you be a part of this outstanding team!
Check out these videos to hear from the department!
- Growth opportunities
- Work/life balance
- Team support Posting Specifics:
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Shift Details: Full Time, Variable Shifts
- Additional Details: Shift differentials available for evenings,
nights and weekends Required Minimum Qualifications:
- 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.Required Certification and/or
Licensure:
- 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: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 Ortho Acute, Healthcare , Grand Junction, Colorado
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