Registered Nurse Geriatric Behavioral Health

Company: Intermountain Healthcare
Location: Wheat Ridge
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

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 SpecificsBenefits Eligible: YesPart-time, 24 hrs./per week; Night shiftUnit/Location: Geriatric Acute Psych unit at West Pines; Wheat Ridge, ColoradoAdditional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekendsBenefits:Intermountain Healthcare offers a generous benefits package that contributes to the overall health and compensation of each caregiver.Various insurance options through Select Health, Intermountains insurance companyOnsite fitness centers and discounts to local gymsLiVe Well caregiver incentive program up to $300 per yearEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling for caregivers and their immediate familyOver 302,000 discount offers across 10,000 cities on everything from movie tickets, pizza and the zoo to car rentals and hotelsPaid Time Off including but not limited to Parental Leave, Long and Short-Term Disability401(k) with up to 6% employer contributionUp to $1,500 referral bonusTuition ReimbursementTuition Assistance through Peak - up to $5,200 per year paid to your school as you goAs an Acute Psychiatric RN you need to know how to:Recognize and address patients psychological and physical needsFoster continuity and quality of care with the best interest and well-being of patients and their families in mindAssess a patients medical status upon admissionAssist in developing individualized treatment plansComply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelinesOversee care delivered by LPNs and/or CNAsMinimum QualificationsASN / 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, requiredCurrent Colorado RN license requiredCurrent BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association or the ability to obtain within sixty (60) days of hire (with prior approval), required (ACLS/NRP/PALS as appropriate for unit or service)At least one (1) year of nursing experience in a comparable setting, highly preferredPreferred QualificationsAt least one (1) year of nursing experience in a comparable setting, highly preferredPhysical 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.Anticipated job posting close date:09/26/2024Location:West PinesWork City:Wheat RidgeWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:24The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$37.17 - $56.06We care about your well-being mind, body, and spirit which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion .Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.by Jobble

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