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Better Than Ever for Nurses. This means investing in the holistic health and happiness of our nurses—through better pay, better benefits, better opportunities and a better community.  At Banner Health, we take care of nurses. Nurses take care of everyone.

We are honored to have earned Great Place To Work® Certification™ for a third year in a row. This recognition reflects the dedication, expertise and compassion of our team members, who make Banner Health a great place to work.

Banner Fort Collins Medical Center is one of thefastest-growing units within the Banner Health system, and we're looking for a passionate, skilled ICU RN to grow with us. This is a unique opportunity to be part of something special — amixed acuity nursing unit that blends the intensity of critical care with the breadth of medical-surgical and progressive care nursing.

Ourpatient satisfaction scores exceed system targets, a testament to the exceptional care our team delivers every single day.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Mixed Acuity Unit — Care for patients across the acuity spectrum, including ICU, PCU, and Medical-Surgical status patients, all within your nursing scope of practice
• Flexible Patient Ratios — ICU RNs may care for M/S or PCU-status patients at amaximum 1:4 ratio, giving you variety while maintaining safe, quality care
• One of Banner's Fastest-Growing Units — Be part of an expanding team with real opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Exceptional Team Culture — Our staff describes the environment as collaborative, supportive, and family-oriented — because that's exactly what it is

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to critically ill and acutely ill patients within a mixed acuity setting
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions of care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with Banner Health standards
• Serve as a resource and advocate for patients and their families
• Uphold Banner Health's commitment to safety, quality, and patient satisfaction

Required:

• ActiveRegistered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of Colorado (or compact license eligibility)
• CurrentBLS certification
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care

Preferred:

• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience preferred
• Experience in a mixed acuity or progressive care environment a plus
• Additional certifications (e.g., CCRN) are a bonus

This is a night shift opportunity (7:00 p.m. -7:30 a.m. with generous shift differentials and a weekend and holiday rotation.

Why Banner Fort Collins?

Banner Health is one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the United States, andBanner Fort Collins Medical Center is a shining example of what community-centered healthcare looks like. Here, you won't just be a number — you'll be a valued member of a team that celebrates wins together, supports one another through challenges, and is united by a shared mission:

>Making healthcare easier, so life can be better.

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career?

Apply today and become part of the Banner Fort Collins family.

If you have questions, please reach out to Kelly.Armour@BannerHealth.com or 970-810-3547.

If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and under the Job Type filter, select New Nurse Experience.

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.

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