Registered Nurse Med Surg Neuro Trauma

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients

Scope: The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the 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

To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we may also offer a Relocation Bonus when applicable Grand Junction: St Marys Medical Center, is located in the heart of Colorados wine country and is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes that offer a wide range of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, skiing and rafting

It has a growing and diverse economy as well as a relatively low unemployment rate and growing job market St Marys Medical Center is the largest medical center between Denver and Salt Lake City and is committed to putting people first as its served the healthcare needs of western Colorado and eastern Utah for nearly 120 years

To learn more about Grand Junction, CO please check out this video Unit Details: As a Registered Nurse (RN) at St Mary’s Regional Hospital, you will be an essential part of our Neuro Trauma Med-Surg unit which features: 32 beds, including 12 that can function as ICU step-down beds

We are proud to be a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the only one within a 240-mile radius We providing specialized care for a diverse range of conditions including strokes, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, post-operative spine surgeries, altered mental status, dementia, and general medical/surgical patients.

Work Environment

Fast-paced clinical setting within St Mary’s Regional Hospital, serving a diverse patient population with complex medical needs Opportunities for collaboration with a dedicated healthcare team focused on patient-centered care

If you are a compassionate, dedicated Registered Nurse looking to make a difference in patient care, we encourage you to apply to join our team at St Mary’s Regional Hospital! Your expertise will help us continue to provide exceptional care as a leading Comprehensive Stroke Center and Neuro Trauma Med-Surg unit.

Minimum Qualifications

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice.

• Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment. RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire date. Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in nursing (BSN).

Education

must be obtained from an accredited institution Degree will be verified. * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job descriptions last update on 4/27/2025

Employees hired or promoted prior to this date will be held to the minimum requirements that were in place at the time of their promotion or hire Assess: Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate)

Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, others

Plan: Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education

Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow-up)

Implement: Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care and professional licensure provisions

Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources Evaluate: Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient, and family satisfaction

Revises plan of care as indicated and reassesses changes as appropriate Professionalism: Promotes nursing profession and participate in development of others Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery.

Skills

• Patient Care Delivery Nursing Fundamentals Interdisciplinary Teams Documentations Professional Etiquette Accountability Patient Care Coordination Communication Patient Evaluation Critical Thinking Location: St. Marys Regional Hospital Work City: Grand Junction Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
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