Registered Nurse Surgery Specialists Clinic

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The Clinic RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members in an outpatient clinic setting. Clinic RNs are pivotal members of the care delivery team headed by the physician and have specialized knowledge, skills and ability pertinent to ambulatory care patient needs. Scope of performance includes prioritization and triage of care delivery, implementing established standing orders and protocols, performing procedures and therapies consistent with training and licensure.

Job Description:

RNs at Intermountain Health are committed to providing patient centered care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect.  If you are interested in contributing to our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible- come join our team!

 

Posting Specifics:

• Benefits Eligible: Yes (Full-time)

• Shift Details: This position will be working Monday - Friday; 40 hours per week (8- hour shifts) No weekends or holidays. 

• This position is located in Denver at the Downtown Surgery Specialists (DSS) office (in close proximity to Saint Joseph Hospital).

 

Benefits:

 

Intermountain Healthcare offers a generous benefits package that contributes to the overall health and compensation of each caregiver. 

To learn about additional Intermountain benefits for the Peaks region please click here: 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• ASN / ADN from an accredited program with the ability to obtain your BSN from an accredited program within four (4) years of hire unless you possess a minimum of fifteen (15) years of proven continuous Registered Nurse experience in an acute care setting, required 

• Current Colorado RN license or compact license with the ability to obtain Colorado RN license, required 

• Current BLS and ACLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association is required prior to start

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.

• One year experience in a general surgery clinic setting or inpatient acute hospital setting with a surgical focus is strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

Saint Joseph Hospital

Work City:

Denver

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$31.94 - $48.85

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that cove