Registered Nurse RN Med Surg

Banner Health; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 88,166,000 - 147,403,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Relocation incentive

Job summary

Banner Health in Fort Collins, Colorado is hiring a compassionate Registered Nurse for the Medical Surgical unit on the full-time night shift. This mixed acuity unit offers a dynamic clinical environment, opportunities to grow your expertise, and rotating schedules with every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays.

We provide a strong support network, competitive compensation, and a generous hiring incentive plus relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license in Colorado (or compact license eligibility).
• BLS certification required.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care across a mixed acuity Medical Surgical unit.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions per physician orders and nursing standards.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team including physicians, therapists, and support staff.
• Educate patients and families regarding care, treatment plans, and discharge needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Uphold Banner Health’s standards of safety, quality, and compassionate care.

Skills

RN license (CO)

BLS certification

Clinical assessment

Communication & teamwork

Patient safety & quality outcomes

Job description

Primary City/State:

Fort Collins, Colorado

Department Name:

Med/Surg-Hosp

Work Shift:

Night

Job Category:

Nursing

20,000.00 Hiring Incentive Available. Relocation Incentive of up to $5,000.00 Also Avaialable

Better Than Ever for Nurses. We’re making the biggest investment ever in creating a better employment experience for our nursing team members. At Banner Health, we take care of nurses. Nurses take care of everyone.

At Banner Health, caring is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our mission to "make health care easier, so life can be better" we strive to foster well-being in the workplace and our communities. We are honored to have earned Great Place To Work Certification for a third year in a row. Great Place To Work certification is the definitive "employer of choice" recognition. This globally recognized benchmark celebrates organizations that deliver an exceptional employee experience.

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Registered Nurse to join our Medical Surgical team on a full-time night shift basis. This is a mixed acuity unit , offering nurses the incredible opportunity to care for patients across a broad skill mix - expanding your clinical expertise and keeping your practice dynamic and rewarding.

Schedule Details

• 3 shifts per week (12-hour night shifts)
• Rotating days of the week
• Every 3rd weekend required
• Rotating holidays

What You’ll Do

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care across a mixed acuity Medical Surgical unit
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team including physicians, therapists, and support staff
• Educate patients and families regarding care, treatment plans, and discharge needs
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Uphold Banner Health’s standards of safety, quality, and compassionate care

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Colorado (or compact license eligibility)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year of Medical Surgical or acute care nursing experience
• ACLS certification
• Experience in a mixed acuity or progressive care setting

Why Banner Fort Collins?

• Be part of growth - Join us as we expand with a new bed tower and enhanced services
• Diverse clinical experience - Care for patients across a wide skill mix on a mixed acuity unit
• Supportive team culture - Work alongside dedicated, compassionate healthcare professionals
• Beautiful location - Live and work in the heart of Fort Collins, Colorado , with access to world-class outdoor recreation and a vibrant community

Banner Health is one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the United States, dedicated to making healthcare easier so life can be better. With facilities across multiple states, Banner Health is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to every patient, every time.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.
2. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of are. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient’s status.
3. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.
4. Evaluates the patient’s and family’s response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates patient’s response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.
5. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient’s response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
6. Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice. Participates in unit or facility shared leadership. Interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors. Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.
7. Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care. Actively participates in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may include participating in professional organizations.
8. In some roles, this position may supervise staff and work flow of the department.

9.Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information. Also works with clergy to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary/interim RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice. BLS certification is required. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.

Relates throughout the interview process the experience, training and education needed to perform the job. Experience in the clinical area for which he or she is applying is desired. Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations. Banner Registry and Travel acute care positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area. Banner Registry and Travel physician practice positions require a minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse in a physician practice or an acute care setting.

In a Home Health setting, team members must be able to operate personal vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license. Auto insurance coverage is also required to be active and maintained.

Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral or BUMG, BUMCT in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working at BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working in any Banner Staffing (BSS) Behavioral Health role in Arizona must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Professional certification preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Estimated Pay Range

$30.95 - $51.59 / hour

Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.

Anticipated Closing Window

2027-01-19

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