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Intermountain Health Registered Nurse Behavioral Health in Denver, 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.

Serving the unique needs of children, adolescents and families

Across the nation and in Colorado, there is a mental health crisis among youth. To meet the increasing need for mental health services, we have expanded our Pediatric Behavioral Healthcare program to accommodate behavioral and mental health concerns beyond those caused by trauma, abuse and neglect. We offer individual, family and group therapies to support children, youth and adolescents between the ages of two and 18 years. If appropriate, telehealth therapy may also be an option.

https://intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/intermountain-health-mount-saint-vincent

We are thrilled to be recognized as a Top Workplace for 2024 (https://topworkplaces.com/award/denverpost/2024/) by The Denver Post ! Top Workplaces is the nation’s most credible employer recognition program, and considerations for this award are based solely on the feedback of our caregivers .

In addition to this local award, we have received Top Workplace recognition (https://topworkplaces.com/award/top-workplaces-usa/2024/) from USA Today , recognizing our culture of excellence . We have also been ranked as the top large health system in the nation (https://news.intermountainhealth.org/intermountain-health-ranked-no-1-in-the-nation-by-fortune-magazine/) by Fortune magazine and PINC AI, as a part of their annual evaluation and rankings of the nation’s best health systems for 2024.

Day Shift 7:45 am - 3:45 pm

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

  • Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

  • A Registered Nurse with an ASN/ADN degree must complete a BSN degree within four (4) years from the Registered Nurse’s date of hire unless the Registered Nurse has a minimum of fifteen (15) years of proven continuous Registered Nurse experience in an acute care setting. Failure to obtain a BSN degree within that time frame may result in suspension or termination of employment. Any Registered Nurse who takes legally protected leave during the Four (4) year completion period may have the period extended by a comparable amount of time.

  • Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado

  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval. (ACLS/NRP/PALS as appropriate for unit or service.)

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.

Anticipated job posting close date:

07/08/2024

Location:

Mount St Vincent Home

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.

$37.17 - $56.06

We 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 (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) .

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.

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