Registered Nurse Post Anesthesia

Intermountain Health

7d • $37 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The staff RN uses the nursing process, technology, therapeutic interventions, evidence-based practice, and coordination with other health team members. In this post-anesthesia role, the RN monitors and cares for patients recovering from anesthesia, applying critical thinking and clinical expertise to support safe recovery and exceptional patient outcomes. The role offers a collaborative care environment and continuing education opportunities.

The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Weekday and weekend call is required. The position is located at Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week. The hourly range is $37.45–$57.29, with the actual rate dependent on experience.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
• A valid compact license must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution; the degree will be verified.
• RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain a BSN within four years of their hire date.
• Ability to perform the listed physical demands, including seeing and reading information, communicating and hearing effectively, manipulating equipment, lifting and transferring patients, walking, and pushing or pulling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, social, and psychological status, including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate.
• Gather and evaluate information from patients, families, physicians, interdisciplinary team members, support staff, and others.
• Collaboratively develop individualized plans of care using assessment information and critical thinking.
• Involve patients, families, team members, and physicians in care planning and identify needed education.
• Plan for patients' support needs after the current episode of care, including teaching, referrals, and follow-up.
• Direct interdisciplinary care through delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate.
• Provide or delegate care consistent with the plan of care, care guidelines, and professional licensure provisions.
• Set priorities and coordinate and organize patient care by managing time, supplies, and resources effectively.
• Evaluate patient responses to interventions, including achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, and patient and family satisfaction.
• Revise and reassess the plan of care as indicated.
• Promote the nursing profession and participate in the development of others.
• Integrate legal and ethical standards into practice, comply with regulatory standards, work within the scope of licensure, document accurately and promptly, and understand the legal implications of care delivery.
• Monitor and care for patients recovering from anesthesia.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package with programs supporting well-being and wellness.
• Continuing education opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level