RN Ortho Surgical

St Anthony North Hospital•Westminster, CO

2d•$37 - $59

About The Position

The RN on the 3 West Surgical Unit at St. Anthony North Hospital provides compassionate, high-quality nursing care to patients recovering from orthopedic and bariatric surgeries. The role involves collaborating with the healthcare team and patients’ families to meet patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs while advancing modern nursing practice. The nurse promotes patient health, well-being, and safety through the nursing process, follows patient-care standards and the State Nurse Practice Act, and demonstrates accountability for relationship-based care and the organization’s mission. The position is based in a supportive, collaborative environment focused on patient safety, comfort, and continuous learning.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing, nursing diploma, or equivalent by endorsement.
Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association.
Ability to perform medium work: lift or exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
One year of experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs through observation, interviews, medical-record review, and clinical data; evaluate responses and intervene to support optimal outcomes.
Develop and implement patient plans of care, observe outcomes, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in accordance with nursing standards.
Perform therapeutic and diagnostic interventions, including IV care, incision and wound care, medication administration, catheterization, and specimen collection.
Maintain patient charts and records confidentially and thoroughly; document patient status, interventions, responses, and outcomes accurately and promptly.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors, and support decision-making.
Promote, advocate for, and collaborate to protect each patient’s health, safety, and rights.
Assess patient and family readiness, needs, and ability to learn; provide education and evaluate its effectiveness.
Facilitate communication and collaboration among the healthcare team, patient, and family to address patient needs.