Registered Nurse RN ICU

Primary City/State

Fort Collins, Colorado

Department Name

Med/Surg-Hosp

Work Shift

Night

Job Category

Nursing

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 the fastest-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 — a mixed acuity nursing unit that blends the intensity of critical care with the breadth of medical-surgical and progressive care nursing.

Our patient 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 a maximum 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:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of Colorado (or compact license eligibility)

• Current BLS 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, and Banner 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 [email protected] 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.

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. 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 ro