Bonus Available RN/Registered Nurse ICU Stepdown

Company: Centura Health
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

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Flourishing Begins Here The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Step-down department at St. Anthony Hospital is also called the Progressive Care Unit, a 16-bed unit providing step down/intermediate (IMC) providing care to a variety of patients from all ICU specialties, ED and Med/Surg units. We have a large cardiac/cardiac surgery population (ex. Watchmen, CABG, MVR/AVR, AAA repair patients who may have chest tubes and external pacemakers) who transfer to the unit as early as post-op day one and stay through their hospitalization. We admit a variety of trauma patients and will also see strokes, TBIs, respiratory failure and medical patients. We have a great team who is fun and succeeds in a challenging environment. Our department is a great jumping off unit and is an area to learn and be challenged while seeing a variety of patient populations.

Assumes responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient. Promotes the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrates personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.
What You Bring/Job Requirements *$15k bonus paid out over 2 years to new employees that have 1 year of RN experience*
In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

* RN License required; Current state nursing licenses or RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact,
* *Colorado Only:*
RNs working in Colorado under a multi-state license must obtain their CO RN license within 30 days of establishing residency, i.e., drivers license, register to vote, etc. Compact to Compact. Upon issuance of a new multistate license, the former license is inactivated. For more information visit Colorado Board of Nursing - Compact Licensure

* Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
* BLS from the American Heart Association required
* ACLS from the American Heart Association required
* NIHSS required
* One year RN experience required
* Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty
Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
Your Connected Community When people and places align, incredible things happen. Just like the 21,000+ amazing associates who work here, every community within Centura Health's connected ecosystem has its own unique history, story and personality.
Caring for Your Whole Well Being We provide whole person care and understand that a comprehensive benefits package will enrich the lives of our associates at work and at home. At Centura Health we offer exceptional benefits to eligible associates. Our total rewards are designed with your well-being in mind and may include: - 401K - 401K Matching - 457B - Three Health Insurance Plan Options - Two Dental Insurance Plan Options - Vision Insurance - Holiday Pay - Sick Pay - Daycare & Medical Flexible Spending Account Options - Leaves of Absence - Short Term Disability - Long Term Disability - Life Insurance - Voluntary Benefits including Hospital Indemnity Coverage, Critical Illness, Accident and Permanent Life insurance - Paid Time Off - Spouse & Child/Dependent Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance Coverage Options - Shift Differentials - Employee Wellness Resources - Employee Assistance Programs - Tuition Reimbursement - Shift differentials - Relocation assistance based on location - Associate Discounts for phone, cell phone plans, Auto Insurance, Home Insurance, Auto Buying, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and much more... The pay rate for this position is listed above and varies based on experience, skills, and comparison to others who are already in this role. If you do not see the pay for this position listed above or you see an estimate, it is because you are on a third party job board. Please visit www.centura.org/careers to apply and see the pay range for this role. All of our pay ranges are posted clearly on the Centura Health Careers site.

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