Job Description:The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.Job SummaryAs a Registered Nurse Express Admission, you will play a key role in streamlining the patient admission process for those arriving through the Emergency Department (ED) or as direct admits. You will conduct rapid assessments and coordinate care to ensure efficient patient admissions, timely treatments, and smooth transitions to the appropriate inpatient unit. Your clinical expertise will help improve patient and RN satisfaction, reduce delays in the admission process, and enhance both patient outcomes and overall team efficiency. About UsSt. Mary's Regional Hospital is a leading healthcare provider, recognized for delivering high-quality care across a range of specialties. We are committed to providing exceptional, compassionate care to all our patients, with a focus on patient satisfaction, clinical excellence, and efficient care delivery. Our hospital offers a supportive and collaborative environment where innovation and teamwork are highly valued.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Registered Nurse Express Admission, you will:Provide Admission Support: Complete initial admission assessments for patients arriving from the Emergency Department (ED) or direct admits, ensuring all critical information is gathered efficiently.Expedite the Admission Process: Work to reduce delays in the admission process, enhancing both RN and patient satisfaction by speeding up the transition from ED or direct admission to inpatient units.Comprehensive Patient Assessments: Perform physical assessments with a strong focus on skin integrity and risk assessments, including evaluating Social Determinants of Health.Collaboration with Care Teams: Work closely with admitting providers, case management, and social workers to ensure all patient and family concerns are addressed and that important details like Code Status are clarified.Improve RN Efficiency: Increase the time available for RNs to focus on direct patient care by reducing time spent on admission documentation and other administrative tasks.Enhance Patient Experience: Assist ED nurses with patient care and ensure that patients are satisfied with their experience while waiting for inpatient placement.Documentation and Accuracy: Ensure the accuracy and completeness of patient medical/surgical histories, improving the admission/history completion rate.Prevent Overtime: Reduce end-of-shift overtime by ensuring timely and accurate completion of the admission process.Position DetailsScheduled Weekly Hours: 20 hoursShift: Dayshift, No holidays, or weekendsLocation: Grand Junction, COMinimum QualificationsGraduate from an accredited School of Nursing.Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.BSN required within four (4) years of hire for ASN/ADN graduates, unless the nurse has at least 15 years of proven continuous RN experience in an acute care setting.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers upon hire or within 60 days with prior approval.ACLS, PALS, or NRP certifications may be required based on patient population.Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced, patient turnover environment.Preferred QualificationsPrevious experience in ED.Why Join Us?At St. Mary's Regional Hospital, we offer a supportive, team-oriented environment where your contributions directly impact patient care and satisfaction. As a part-time Registered Nurse Express Admission, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant difference in the patient experience while enjoying a flexible schedule and competitive benefits.Physical Requirements:Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.Location:St. Marys Regional HospitalWork City:Grand JunctionWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:20The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $36.35 - $54.53We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.All positions subject to close without notice.