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Registered Nurse Med Surg Step Down-February 2024
Wheat Ridge
Feb 10, 2026
About Registered Nurse Med Surg Step Down

  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.

  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 mindCommunicate compassionately and effectively.Assist in developing individualized treatment plans.Comply with evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelinesOversee care delivered by LPNs and/or CNAs- Participate in clinical team conferencesFollow hospital, regulatory, and professional guidelines, policies, and procedures.

  Minimum Qualifications

  ASN from an accredited program; BSN within 4 years

  A current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice required

  Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association

  One year of nursing experience in a comparable setting, preferred

  Physical Requirements:

  -Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.

  -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.

  -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.

  -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.

  -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).

  -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

  Anticipated job posting close date:

  03/06/2024

  Location:

  Lutheran Medical Center

  Work City:

  Wheat Ridge

  Work State:

  Colorado

  Scheduled Weekly Hours:

  36

  The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

  $37.17 - $56.06

  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 (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) .

  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.

  Intermountain Health is a Utah-based, not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals (includes "virtual" hospital), a Medical Group with more than 3,800 physicians and advanced practice clinicians at about 385 clinics, a health plans division called Select Health, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

  Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.

  To find out more about us, head to our career site here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/?utm_source=Workday&utm_medium=Redirect&utm_campaign=CareerHome_workday) .

  Sign up for job alerts! Click ‘sign in’ at the top right corner, create a candidate account, and when we have opportunities that meet your interests, you will receive an email with the job details.

  Intermountain Health strives to make the application process accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact 1-800-843-7820 or email [email protected] . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

  We intentionally work toward an Intermountain Health that reflects our diverse communities and provides culturally competent care, health equity, and a sense of belonging amongst all our caregivers (employees). This is an important part of fulfilling our mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible. The three pillars of our work are talent experience with Intermountain (application, internship, development, etc.), community benefit, and care delivery.

  Learn more about diversity at Intermountain, here. (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/)

  Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition team and we will get in touch if there is a role that seems like a good match.

  Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more. (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/peak-program/)

  The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

  All positions subject to close without notice.

  Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!

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