Registered Nurse Pre and Post Procedure

Intermountain Health; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 107,309,529 - 164,158,948; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative perioperative team with多

Modern perioperative spaces for safety

Leadership development opportunities

Work‑life balance culture

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join a high-performing perioperative team at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado. The nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within an interdisciplinary team, emphasizing safety, efficiency and exceptional patient outcomes.

The role offers 4 x 10-hour shifts, with start times at 6:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., or 8:00 a.m., and a supportive environment focused on leadership and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of practice with compact license transfer within 60 days of start date.
• BSN degree from an accredited institution; degree verified.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient physical, social, and psychological status and gather information from the care team.
• Plan an individualized care plan with patient, family, and team involvement.

Skills

Patient Care Delivery

Nursing Fundamentals

Interdisciplinary Teams

Documentations

Professional Etiquette

Accountability

Patient Care Coordination

Communication

Patient Evaluation

Critical Thinking

Education

BSN

Job description

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.

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 a high‑performing perioperative team in a modern Colorado hospital that values leadership, collaboration, and exceptional patient care. This role is ideal for nurses seeking an opportunity in a supportive environment with an outstanding quality of life.

Benefits & Perks

• Collaborative environment with surgery, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams
• Modern perioperative spaces designed for efficiency, safety, and exceptional patient care
• Ongoing leadership development and professional growth opportunities
• Culture that values teamwork, communication, and work‑life balance

Local Attractions Within 5 Minutes

• Scenic parks and walking paths perfect for fresh‑air breaks
• Local cafés and restaurants offering convenient dining options
• Fitness centers and wellness studios supporting an active lifestyle
• Shopping and everyday conveniences close to the hospital

Schedule

• 4 x 10-hour shifts
• Monday through Friday
• Start times of 6:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., or 8:00 a.m.

Essential Functions

• 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

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.
• 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 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.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

Good Samaritan Hospital

Work City

Lafayette

Work State

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$37.45 - $57.29

We 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.

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.

All positions subject to close without notice.