ICU & Med-Surg Nurse: Impactful, Fast-Paced Care

Aurora Health Care North, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care North, Inc. is seeking a registered nurse to join our team in Colorado. The role involves applying evidence-based care, using the nursing process, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, documentation, and ongoing professional development. Candidates should have an RN license, BLS, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and may float to different units as

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Active RN license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing care
• BLS certification required; additional certifications may be required by specialty.

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles over the life span and interpret information for age-specific needs.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

EHR proficiency

Education

Nursing program completion

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Aurora Health Care North, Inc. is seeking a registered nurse to join our team in Colorado. The role involves applying evidence-based care, using the nursing process, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, documentation, and ongoing professional development. Candidates should have an RN license, BLS, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and may float to different units as