Registered Nurse Med Surg

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

Intermountain Health is investing in our most valuable resource…YOU! Apply
today to join our amazing team and benefit from our total reward offerings!

To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our
organization, we will also offer relocation assistance when applicable.

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

BLS/ACLS required upon hire for Cath Lab positions at St. Marys Regional
Hospital.

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 Nurses 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. Marys, Home Health, and TSFP as of December 31,
2017 with only an ASN/ADN will be exempt from this requirement.

Certification
Required:
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 p sition for an extended period of
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Location:St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City:Grand Junction

Work State:Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:36

The 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; and our commitment todiversity, equity, and
inclusion.

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.