Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

We provide high‑quality, patient‑centered nursing care in collaborative team settings. Our nursing staff is expected to uphold the YNHHS Vision, Mission and Values, which include integrity, patient‑centered care, respect, accountability and compassion.

Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager / Clinical Coordinator. The Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit or department according to unit policies and procedures. The RN provides supervision to non‑RN personnel, delegates and supervises unit activities, and may work on additional nursing units as designated.

• Assesses the patient’s physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.
• Develops, communicates and documents a plan of care reflecting individualized patient problems and interventions to achieve desired outcomes, involving the patient, family and healthcare team.
• Implements and coordinates the plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, patient response to care, and readiness for discharge; revises the plan as needed and makes referrals when indicated.
• Plans for education after assessing the individual learning needs and readiness of the patient and family, and provides educational opportunities and documents outcomes.
• Functions as a preceptor to new staff.
• Functions as a charge nurse.
• Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization and staff and self‑development as outlined in performance review.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
• Demonstrates competency in the care of neuro patients.
• Demonstrates skill and knowledge in neuro assessment.
• Demonstrates skill and knowledge in airway management of neuro patients.
• Demonstrates skill and understanding in caring for a trached patient.
• Demonstrates skill and understanding in assisting the physician and caring for the patient during special neuro procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the “Tia” teaching program.
• Performs pharyngeal, endotracheal, tracheostomy suctioning according to established policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates skill and understanding in use of equipment and care of patient in a halo brace.
• Demonstrates skill and understanding of nursing responsibilities and interventions for the patient on a ventilator.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Proficient in use of computer software including electronic patient records.
• Must have ability to use the internet for literature searches regarding patient care.
• 1 year acute nursing experience required.
• Critical care or emergency experience preferred.
• Valid state registered nurse license (state varies by location).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients and visitors that require verbal communication and hearing and understanding spoken information, alarms, needs and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use and typing for documentation.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients, bend to retrieve, lift and carry supplies, and handle items of varying weights up to heavy items.
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• For roles requiring driving: expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals and other vehicles.

Location: Good Samaritan Hospital, Lafayette, Colorado

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36

Hourly range: $37.45 – $57.29 (actual hourly rate depends on experience).

For another position in Worcester, MA: hourly pay $29.00 – $52.00.

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company‑matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do.
• Sign‑on bonus up to $10,000 and/or relocation assistance for experienced nurses.

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.