Registered Nurse Acuity Adaptable Unit

Intermountain Health•San Jose, CA

3d•$37 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver responsible and 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. The RN works on a Medical, Oncology, Surgical, and Trauma unit caring for patients with complex medical conditions, oncology needs, surgical and postoperative needs, traumatic injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and neurological disorders. The varied patient population offers opportunities to broaden clinical knowledge, strengthen critical-thinking skills, and develop confidence. The RN works with a collaborative team focused on patient-centered care, with opportunities for professional growth, specialty nursing certification, and deeper clinical expertise. This is a full-time, night-shift position at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado, scheduled for 36 hours per week. The listed 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; valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the employment start date.
Registered Nurses with less than 12 months of experience must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four years of their hire date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
Skills in patient care delivery, nursing fundamentals, interdisciplinary teamwork, documentation, professional etiquette, accountability, patient care coordination, communication, patient evaluation, and critical thinking.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution; degree will be verified.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, social, and psychological status, including cognitive, communication, and developmental skills as appropriate, and evaluate information from patients, families, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members.
Use assessment information and critical-thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plans of care, including patient and family education.
Plan and prepare patients for 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 requirements.
Set priorities and coordinate and organize patient care by effectively managing time, supplies, and resources.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions by reviewing 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, practice within the scope of licensure, document accurately and promptly, and understand the legal implications of care delivery.