Registered Nurse Orthopedics Acute

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  may  also offer a relocation bonus 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…