Job Description: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.
Join Our Team and Elevate Your Nursing Career!Are you a skilled PACU Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact At Good Samaritan Hospital, we are committed to providing top-tier patient care, and we need dedicated professionals like you to join our team!Not only will you be working in a state-of-the-art medical facility, but you'll also be surrounded by Colorado’s stunning landscapes and vibrant entertainment scene. Whether you love outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, or simply relaxing in nature, Lafayette has something for everyone!Intermountain Health is investing in our most valuable resourceYOU! Apply today to join our amazing team and benefit from our total reward offerings! Perks & Benefits:Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits packagePaid time off and retirement plansTo support your professional development, we also offer up to $5,250 per year in education reimbursement, or to obtain additional certifications/licenses.Supportive and collaborative work environmentWeekend shift differentials for eligible positionsWhy Lafayette, Colorado Beyond a rewarding career, Lafayette offers an incredible quality of life with stunning landscapes and vibrant entertainment. Here are just a few things to explore on your days off:Waneka Lake Park – A beautiful spot for walking, fishing, and paddle boatingIndian Peaks Golf Course – A scenic golf course with breathtaking viewsLiquid Mechanics Brewing Co. – A local favorite for craft beer loversDowntown Denver – Just a short drive away, offering museums, restaurants, and nightlifeRed Rocks Park and Amphitheatre – A world-famous venue for concerts and outdoor adventuresRocky Mountain National Park – A must-visit for hiking, wildlife spotting, and scenic drivesDenver Botanic Gardens – A peaceful retreat with stunning floral displaysShift: EveningsYou:You bring your body, mind, heart and spirit to your work as a GI Lab / Endoscopy Registered Nurse.Your compassion is tangible: patients feel it in the hand they hold. Families feel it in your prayers. Colleagues feel it in your support.You know how to stay organized and move fast.You thrive in fast-paced environments.You’re great at what you do, but you want to be part of something even greater. Because you believe that while individuals can be strong, the right team is invincible.Us:Our PACU compassionately cares for patients who are experiencing gastrointestinal / digestive issues such as ulcers, inflammation, and infection. Some of the treatments we provide include:Argon plasma coagulationFecal microbiota transplantFlexible sigmoidoscopySmall bowel enteroscopyDilationEndoscopyColonoscopyWe are proud to be an accredited Chest Pain Center, a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence, a Primary Stroke Center, and a Level II Trauma Center.Good Samaritan Medical Center is part of Intermountain Health, a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered care. At our 234-bed Level II Trauma Center, our mission is to bring health and hope to the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other. We’re especially proud of our people, who helped make us one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals according to Healthgrades.Benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. But health is more than a well-working body: it encompasses body, mind and social well-being. To that end, we’ve launched a Healthy Living program to address your holistic health. Healthy Living includes financial incentives, digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes, counseling and paid time off. We also offer financial wellness tools and retirement planning.We:Together we’ll align mission and careers, values and workplace. We’ll honor each other’s dignity and surpass the standards we set. We’ll encourage joy, demand safety and take pride in our integrity.We’ll laugh at each other’s jokes (even the bad ones). We’ll hello and high five. We’ll celebrate milestones and acknowledge the value of spirituality in healing.We’re proud of what we know, which includes how much there is to learn.Your day:As a PACU RN you need to know how to: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 DeliveryNursing FundamentalsInterdisciplinary TeamsDocumentationsProfessional EtiquetteAccountabilityPatient Care CoordinationCommunicationPatient EvaluationCritical ThinkingPhysical Requirements:Minimum QualificationsCurrent 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 Bachelor's 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 description's 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.Physical RequirementsOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.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.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.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.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.)May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.Location:Good Samaritan HospitalWork City:LafayetteWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$37.17 - $54.53We 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 package here.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.At Intermountain Health, we usethe artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience.HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. WhileHiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made byIntermountain personnel to ensure fairness. 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