Acute Care Surgical RN — Fast-Paced, Collaborative Team

St Anthony Hospital; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, CO, is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate, high-quality patient care on a fast-paced surgical unit.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to apply the nursing process and uphold nursing standards within a Magnet-designated center. The role emphasizes patient advocacy, family teaching, and safe care delivery across trauma, surgery, and critical care pathways.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing; Nursing Diploma or by endorsement.
• RN license in state of employment.
• Physical requirements: Medium work exert up to 50 lbs., up to 20 lbs. frequently, up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient’s physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs; document status and outcomes.
• Develop and implement patient care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Administer therapies and procedures: IVs, wound care, meds, catheterization, specimen collections.
• Maintain confidential patient charts and records; use IT to communicate and support decision-making.
• Advocate for patient safety and educate patients and families.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma or by endorsement

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Job description

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, CO, is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate, high-quality patient care on a fast-paced surgical unit.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to apply the nursing process and uphold nursing standards within a Magnet-designated center. The role emphasizes patient advocacy, family teaching, and safe care delivery across trauma, surgery, and critical care pathways.