Registered Nurse RN

Ernest Health•Thornton, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit. The role includes patient assessments, planning, supervision, interventions, and evaluations designed to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help patients adapt to an altered lifestyle. The nurse integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice. Denver Regional Rehabilitation Hospital provides specialized inpatient rehabilitative services for patients recovering from strokes, neurological injuries, spinal cord and orthopedic trauma, and other debilitating conditions. The team works with patients and families to develop personalized treatment plans that include physical, occupational, and speech therapies. The hospital is accredited and stroke rehabilitation-certified. This is a full-time position in Thornton, Colorado, with day and night positions available. The stated hourly wage range is $38.28–$45.75.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
Current state Registered Nurse license.
Current CPR certification.
Knowledge of current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards of practice.
Knowledge of accreditation standards and adherence to requirements set by state and accrediting agencies, including TJC and CMS.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and use of applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines in patient care.
Critical thinking skills.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
Passion for patient care and strong clinical and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
One year of recent experience; acute care setting preferred.
ACLS certification preferred in LTACH and Texas hospitals.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit.
Assess patients and plan, supervise, implement interventions, and evaluate care to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help patients adapt to an altered lifestyle.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.
Collaborate with physicians and therapists in providing patient care.