Registered Nurse ED Observation in Littleton, CO

Job Summary and Responsibilities Qualified external applicants with at least six months of direct RN experience are eligible for a $20,000 sign?on bonus!* To be eligible for the sign?on bonus, you must be hired into a full?time or part?time position; PRN positions are not eligible. Some exclusions apply. Apply to chat with a recruiter about the details! Depending on your location, you may be eligible for up to $8,000 in relocation assistance! The Emergency Department Observation unit at St. Anthony Hospital, a Magnet designated hospital, is a 16?bed department seeing more than 300 patients a month. The unit observes patients who need additional testing or monitoring beyond what the ED can provide, with chest pain and abdominal pain as the top two diagnoses. We accept patients from surrounding free?standing EDs and may take overflow from other departments. Patients requiring more than 24?48 hours of care are transferred to an inpatient unit. Our mission is to deliver safe, quality care to every patient in a timely manner. This fast?paced department offers a great environment to solidify your med/surg skills, develop excellent time management, and gain exposure to a range of disease processes. You will work alongside a mid?level provider (PA or NP) with every patient. We value candidates who are open, ask questions, are flexible with schedules, and are fast learners. Nurses here must be adaptable to change and ready to work hard in a busy unit. As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will assume responsibility and accountability for: • Facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with the healthcare team and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient. • Promoting optimal health, well?being, and safety of the patient through the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act. • Demonstrating personal accountability for relationship?based care, organizational mission, and core values. Job Requirements Education Requirements • Associates Degree in Nursing required; Nursing Diploma or by endorsement acceptable. • Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred. • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RNs. Experience Requirements • One year of RN experience. • Clinical nursing skills and knowledge base specific to the specialty. Licenses/Certification Requirements • RN License required; Current state nursing licenses or a valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact accepted. Physical Requirements • Medium Work capable of exerting up to 50?lbs force occasionally, up to 20?lbs frequently, and/or up to 10?lbs constantly. Where You'll Work Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level?I Trauma Center offering a full range of medical specialties and health?care services to Denver and the surrounding region. The campus includes four trauma rooms, a dedicated field?to?surgery suite available 24/7, and serves as the home base for Flight?For?Life Colorado. In 2023 we received our exciting Magnet designation, a prestigious honor awarded to only 10?% of hospitals worldwide. Our staff enjoy numerous other awards and accreditations, including Magnet, American Heart Association, Chest Pain Center, American College of Cardiology, The Joint Commissions National Quality Approval, Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award, NAPBC Accreditation, and American College of Radiology. We invite you to join this fast?paced environment and practice to the top of your profession across trauma, cardiology, stroke, neuroscience, breast imaging, oncology, surgery, and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr