Job Description:

The Surgical Unit provides nursing care for patients undergoing a wide range of general and complex surgical procedures pre and post-operatively. Including but not limited to trauma surgeries, gastrointestinal, urology, bariatric, orthopedic, joint replacements, and ENT surgeries. Our patient population also includes patients hospitalized for general medical needs and illnesses spanning multiple organ systems and diagnoses. We do care for patients that require intermediate care beds. We have an amazing team that values working together to provide our patients with the best care possible.

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.

Scope:
As a Registered Nurse you know that every day is different. The Surgical Unit provides nursing care for patients undergoing a wide range of general and complex surgical procedures pre and post-operatively. Including but not limited to trauma surgeries, gastrointestinal, urology, bariatric, orthopedic, joint replacements, and ENT surgeries.  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.

Intermountain Health is investing in our most valuable resource…YOU! To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we "may" also offer a sign-on bonus or relocation assistance when applicable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment:Patient population includes patients hospitalized for general medical needs and illnesses spanning multiple organ systems and diagnoses. We also care for patients that require intermediate care beds.
• Care Planning:The comradery among the staff is outstanding with close communication with APP’s , Doctors, and Surgeons.
• Implementation of Care:Utilize the nursing process, technology, and evidence-based practices to provide therapeutic interventions.
• Documentation: We use Epic!
• Continuing Education:Educational opportunities monthly with surgeons and neurologists to help further understand reasons for surgeries and management of specific diagnosis.

Work Environment:

• We have an amazing team that values working together to provide our patients with the best care possible.
• Fast-paced clinical setting within St. Mary’s Regional Hospital, serving a diverse patient population with complex medical needs.
• Opportunities for collaboration with a dedicated healthcare team focused on patient-centered care.

Grand Junction:

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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 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.

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:

• Ability to see and read patient information and labels, operate monitors, and assess patient needs.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with patients and healthcare providers, particularly in emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity for handling delicate equipment and frequent computer use for documentation.
• Capacity to lift and move patients and equipment, with the ability to navigate busy environments and stand for extended periods.

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 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.

All positions subject to close without notice.