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.
St. Mary’s Regional Hospital is seeking a dynamic Weekened Charge OR RN to lead our surgical nursing team. This role is ideal for a confident clinician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. As a Charge Nurse, you will coordinate daily OR operations, mentor staff, and ensure the highest standards of safety and efficiency in surgical services.Responsibilities:Supervise and support OR nursing staff during surgical proceduresCoordinate patient care from pre-op through post-op recoveryEnsure compliance with hospital policies, safety protocols, and regulatory standardsCollaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teamsManage OR schedules, staffing assignments, and workflow optimizationProvide hands-on clinical care and serve as a resource for complex casesParticipate in quality improvement initiatives and staff developmentQualifications:Current RN license in Colorado or compact stateMinimum of 3 years of perioperative nursing experiencePrior leadership or charge nurse experience preferredBLS and ACLS certifications requiredCNOR certification highly desirableStrong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skillsPerks & Benefits:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) retirement plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off and extended illness bankTuition reimbursement and continuing education supportEmployee wellness programs and mental health resourcesSupportive leadership and a collaborative team cultureOutdoor Attractions Near Grand Junction:Living in Grand Junction means you’re surrounded by some of Colorado’s most stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures:Western Colorado Botanical Gardens – A peaceful oasis with tropical plants, butterflies, and walking pathsGrand Junction Adventures – Guided rafting, climbing, and outdoor excursions for thrill-seekersLas Colonias Trail – A scenic riverside path perfect for walking, biking, and birdwatchingColumbine Park – A family-friendly green space with playgrounds and shaded picnic areasRoyal Gorge Bridge & Park – One of the world’s highest suspension bridges with zip lines and panoramic viewsLas Colonias Park – A sprawling park with amphitheater, paddleboarding, and dog-friendly areasColorado National Monument – Towering red rock canyons and dramatic overlooks for hiking and photographyYou:You bring your body, mind, heart and spirit to your work as a Weekend Operating Room Registered Nurse Shift Coordinator / Charge Registered Nurse.You know how to stay organized and move fast. You respond calmly in high pressure situations.You’re generous with your thoughts, your partnerships, and especially your passion for patient care.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:St. Mary’s Regional Hospital is part of Intermountain Health, a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered care. Our 346-bed regional medical center is in Grand Junction, one of the most beautiful places on earth. Our mission is to bring health and hope to the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other.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. And instead of placing blame we’ll learn and grow together.Schedule: Three 12 hour ShiftsWeekend NightsFriday, Saturday, Sunday 7pm - 7:30 amYour day:As a Weekend OR RN Shift Coordinator / Charge RN you need to know how to:Supervise and/or provide direct patient care. Assist and support staff in responding to and problem-solving situations related to patient/ family complaints, Physician concerns, risk management, associate safety, and Hospital safety.Respond to patient emergencies as needed. Respond as the charge or lead person for disasters.Collaborate with the staffing office and adjust numbers of staff for census changes during the shift.Communicate with the oncoming Charge Nurse about census, staffing, pending admissions and discharges, any problems they need to be aware of, and any patient information that will be helpful in making assignments.Support unit management team in managing department productivity/staffing and timekeeping and coordinating unit activities.Perform evaluations, coaching and disciplinary actions as needed.Participate in hospital committees as unit representative as needed.Your experience:We hire people, not resumes. But we also expect excellence, which is why we require:ASN / 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, required.Current Colorado RN license or compact license with the ability to obtain Colorado RN license, required.Current 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).Minimum of three (3) years of RN nursing experience,required.Your next move:Now that you know more about being a Weekend OR RN Shift Coordinator / Charge RN on our team we hope you’ll join us. At Intermountain Health you’ll reaffirm every day how much you love this work, and why you were called to it in the first place.Physical Requirements:Ongoing 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.Location:St. Marys Regional HospitalWork City:Grand JunctionWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:36The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$42.00 - $60.96We 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. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.All positions subject to close without notice.