RN Cardiac Procedural Unit

CommonSpirit Health•Lakewood, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN works in the 3rd Floor Cardiac Post-Procedural Unit at CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital, a 16-bed unit providing high-acuity care for post-operative open-heart patients and patients undergoing structural cardiac procedures. The unit emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration, safety, and professional growth in a supportive environment. The RN facilitates communication and collaboration among the healthcare team, patients, and families to address patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. The role promotes patient health, well-being, and safety through the nursing process, adherence to nursing standards and the State Nurse Practice Act, and accountable, relationship-based care. The position is scheduled for two 12-hour shifts per week, with rotating weekends and holidays. A $20,000 sign-on bonus and up to $8,000 in relocation assistance are offered to eligible new hires.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing, nursing diploma, or RN license by endorsement in the state of employment.
Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
Commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to apply the nursing process effectively.
Ability to exert or lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 20 lbs. frequently, and up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs using observation, interviews, medical records, and clinical data.
Evaluate patient responses and intervene to support optimal outcomes.
Develop and implement patient care plans and observe outcomes in accordance with nursing standards and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Perform therapeutic and diagnostic interventions, including IVs, incision and wound care, medication administration, catheterization, and specimen collection.
Maintain patient charts and records thoroughly and confidentially.
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.