Job Information
SCL Health Registered Nurse Chemical Dependency in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
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 staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members
Posting Specifics
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Shift Details: Full Time, Night shift
Unit/Location: Chemical Dependency; Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends
Benefits: Intermountain Healthcare offers a generous benefits package that contributes to the overall health and compensation of each caregiver.
Various insurance options through Select Health, Intermountain's insurance company
Onsite fitness centers and discounts to local gyms
LiVe Well caregiver incentive program - up to $300 per year
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - including free counseling for caregivers and their immediate family
Over302,000 discount offers across 10,000 cities on everything from movie tickets, pizza and the zoo to car rentals and hotels
Paid Time Off including but not limited to Parental Leave, Long and Short-Term Disability
401(k) with up to 6% employer contribution
Up to $1,500 referral bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
Tuition Assistance through Peak - up to $5,200 per year paid to your school as you go
Scope
As a Registered Nurse you know that every day is different, which is why you need to know how to
Assess, recognize and address patients psychological and physical needs
Foster quality of care with the best interests of patients and their families in mind
Communicate compassionately and effectively
Assist in developing individualized treatment plans
Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines
Oversee care delivered by LPNs and/or CNAs
Participate in clinical team conferences
Follow hospital, regulatory and professional guidelines, policies and procedures
Minimum Qualifications
ASN from an accredited program; BSN within 4 years
Current Colorado RN license
Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association
One year of nursing experience in a comparable setting, 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 ti