Intermountain Health
Location
Northglenn, Colorado
Salary
$37 - $56 / HOUR
The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care within a 12-bed freestanding emergency department. This includes coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions and managing patient flow.
Requires a current RN license, BLS certification, and at least one year of licensed RN experience in an Emergency Department. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred and required for certain hire dates.
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the 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. Our Freestanding Emergency Department is a dynamic 12-bed unit committed to providing top-tier emergency care to approximately 12,000 patients each year. Operating 24/7, our dedicated team comprises three nurses, 1 CT/radiology tech, 1 lab tech, 1 patient registrar, and 1 physician per shift. With 12-hour shifts covering all hours (7a-7p, 7p-7a, or mid-shift noon to midnight), we are well-equipped to handle the diverse needs of our community. Our facility’s peak hours are typically between 10 am and 10pm daily. Our collaborative approach extends to working with Emergency Physician Providers who appreciate the distinctive nature of our freestanding environment. Join a team where competence and confidence in nursing are paramount for success in this autonomous setting. Our ED not only values professionalism but also boasts a robust culture of inclusivity, creating a team/family atmosphere that ensures every member feels genuinely welcomed and supported. Position Details · Benefits Eligible: Yes · Shift Details: Full time, 36 hours/week, night shift · Department: Emergency Department · Primary Location: Northglenn · Additional Details: One year of licensed RN experience in an Emergency Department required. Essential Functions Assess: Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate). Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, others.
Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care. Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education. Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow-up).
Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate. Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care and professional licensure provisions. Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources.
Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient, and family satisfaction. Revises plan of care as indicated and reassesses changes as appropriate.
Promotes nursing profession and participate in development of others. Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery. Skills Patient Care Delivery Nursing Fundamentals Interdisciplinary Teams Documentations Professional Etiquette Accountability Patient Care Coordination Communication Patient Evaluation Critical Thinking
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment. RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire date. Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
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