Registered Nurse RN MedSurg

Banner Health; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive up to $10,000

Relocation incentive up to $2,500

Banner Health benefits

Job summary

Banner Fort Collins is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality nursing care on a Medical-Surgical unit. You will assess, plan, implement, and document care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Active Colorado RN license with BLS is required; ACLS preferred. This part-time position offers a day shift, 2 shifts per week, and rotating weekends/holidays in Fort Collins, CO.

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license in 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.

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 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.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Patient safety

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado

BLS certification

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Primary City/State: Fort Collins, Colorado Department Name: Med/Surg-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Nursing 10,000.00 Hiring Incentive Available. Relocation Incentive up to $2500.00 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.

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

Schedule Details:

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

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
• Flexible part-time schedule — Work-life balance with only 2 shifts per week
• 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 benefits — Access to competitive compensation and benefits even as a part-time team member

About Banner Health 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.

Banner Fort Collins Medical Center is a full-service, acute-care hospital offering emergency care, orthopedics, general surgery, women’s health, gastroenterology, urology, pulmonology, intensive care and other medical and surgical services.

When everyone belongs, life is better, and that is why we are committed to delivering the highest level of quality and safe care. Those who deliver care in our facility will ensure the resources used are aligned to meet the needs of the diverse population in our community.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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