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Welcome to Centura Health

Welcome to Centura Health - the largest health ecosystem in Colorado and Kansas. Welcome to living your mission among thousands of people on fire to live theirs too. Welcome to options and possibility where you can chart the direction and flow of your career. Welcome to the freedom to believe in what you believe, and welcome to a family guided by shared values and a commitment to extending the healing ministry of Christ. Welcome to extremely important industry challenges and opportunities to solve complex problems. Welcome to highly intelligent teams and overflowing community. And welcome to wholeness of mind, body and spirit. Welcome to Centura Health.

Qualified external applicants with at least six months of direct RN experience are eligible for up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus! The bonus will be taxed per IRS regulations. Additional relocation bonus may apply based on geographical location. Must be hired into a full-time or part-time position; PRN positions are not eligible. Some exclusions may apply.

Pay Range

$30.25-$44.34/HR

Flourishing Begins Here

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Porter Adventist Hospital is a patient centered, results oriented unit, which utilizes exceptional teamwork daily. The ICU cares for all adult patient populations in the 36-bed combined ICU/SDU (Step Down Unit). As the only ICU in the hospital, this includes cardiac, pulmonary, renal, neurological, medical and surgical patients. Surgical services include open heart, ortho, spine and transplant surgeries. Porter is the only Centura Health System hospital with an organ transplant program (liver/ kidney/pancreas) and a nurse-led ECMO program. The ICU manages a multitude of advanced devices including IABP, CRRT, Arctic Sun, Impella and Tandem Heart.This provides a unique opportunity for nurses to train and care for both the critical medical and surgical populations. The SDU population is primarily comprised of cardiovascular surgery and vascular patients, and patients with complex, medical comorbidities. The ICU/SDU team prides itself in building collaborative relationships amongst peers and other care team providers. The ICU/SDU strongly encourages professional development and supports nurses financially and personally to obtain specialty nursing certifications such as CCRN. The ICU/SDU team believes excellence and compassion for patients and peers are the keys to success.

Job Summary:

Assumes responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient. Promotes the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrates personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.

What You Bring/Job Requirements

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• RN License required; Current state nursing licenses or RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact,
• Colorado Only: RNs working in Colorado under a multi-state license must obtain their CO RN license within 30 days of establishing residency, i.e., drivers license, register to vote, etc. Compact to Compact. Upon issuance of a new multistate license, the former license is inactivated. For more information visit Colorado Board of Nursing - Compact Licensure
• Nursing Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing required; Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RN's
• BLS from the American Heart Association required
• ACLS from the American Heart Association required within 6 months of hire
• NIHSS required within 6 months of hire
• TCAR required within 6 months of hire
• One year RN ICU experience required
• Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty

Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Your Connected Community

Located in central Denver's historic Washington Park residential neighborhood, Porter Adventist Hospital associates enjoy beautiful surroundings, leading technology, outstanding leadership, and easy access to everything great central Denver has to offer. Magnet(r) designated since 2009, Porter is a 368-bed acutecare referral center specializing in cancer care, joint replacement, spinal care and advanced robotic surgery, Porter Adventist Hospital treats some of the region's most complex medical cases and surgical patients. Porter's Heart and Vascular Institute is the first and only program in Colorado to receive full Failure Accreditation status from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care.

Caring for Your Whole Well Being

We're committed to delivering whole person care and understand that a comprehensive benefits package enriches the lives of our associates at work and at home. At Centura Health, we offer incredible benefits that impact mind, body, and spirit to eligible associates. Our total rewards are designed with your well-being in mind and may include:

• 401K, which includes matching when eligible
• Three Health Insurance Plan Options including covering eligible dependents
• Two Dental Insurance Plan Options including covering eligible dependents
• Vision Insurance including covering eligible dependents
• Daycare & Medical Flexible Spending Account Options
• Leaves of Absence, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance and Spouse & Child/Dependent Life Insurance Coverage Options
• Voluntary Benefits including Hospital Indemnity Coverage, Critical Illness, Accident, Permanent Life insurance, and Norton LifeLock
• Paid Time Off & Sick Pay
• Shift Differentials
• Employee Wellness Resources
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation assistance based on location
• Associate Discounts for Phone, Cell Phone Plans, Auto Insurance, Home Insurance, Auto Buying, Pet Insurance, and much more...

The pay rate for this position is listed above and varies based on experience, skills, and comparison to others who are already in this role. *If you do not see the pay range for this position listed, you are on a third-party job board. All our pay ranges are posted on our careers site www.centura.org/careers. Please visit our careers' page and apply today!