Job Description:

Exciting RN Opportunity in Denver, Colorado!

Join the Lutheran Hospital Resource Pool Team 

Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge is seeking experienced, adaptable Registered Nurses to join our Resource Pool team. This opportunity is ideal for RNs who enjoy variety, thrive in dynamic clinical environments, and are passionate about providing exceptional patient care across multiple areas of the hospital. As a Resource Pool RN, you'll play a critical role in supporting patient care needs throughout Lutheran Hospital while gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, clinical specialties, and care settings. This position offers flexibility, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact wherever your skills are needed most.

About the Lutheran Hospital Resource Pool RN Role 

As a Resource Pool RN at Lutheran Hospital, you'll provide clinical support across designated inpatient and procedural areas based on patient care needs, staffing demands, and clinical competencies. This role requires strong critical thinking skills, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. You'll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, physicians, advanced practice providers, and fellow caregivers to ensure safe and effective care delivery. Resource Pool nurses enjoy a unique opportunity to expand their clinical knowledge, develop a broad skill set, and contribute to multiple specialty areas while remaining part of a supportive team environment. Whether you're looking to diversify your nursing experience, build new clinical skills, or advance your career within a leading healthcare organization, the Lutheran Hospital Resource Pool offers a rewarding and flexible opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver safe, compassionate, evidence-based nursing care across a variety of patient populations and clinical settings.

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care.

• Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.

• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and achieve optimal patient outcomes.

• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with organizational policies and evidence-based practices.

• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely.

• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, care needs, and discharge instructions.

• Adapt to varying patient volumes, workflows, and clinical environments while maintaining quality and safety standards.

• Support a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

• Serve as a trusted resource and advocate for patients, families, and fellow caregivers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current RN license in the state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.

• Minimum one (1) year of RN experience.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers.

• BSN Required. Degree will be verified.

• RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Acute Care, Medical-Surgical, Progressive Care, Critical Care, Emergency Department, or other hospital-based RN experience.

• Strong communication, critical thinking, and prioritization skills.

• Ability to adapt quickly and work effectively in a variety of clinical environments.

Note: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job description's last update on 4/27/2025. Employees hired or promoted prior to this date will be held to the minimum requirements that were in place at the time of their promotion or hire.

Compensation & Schedule:

• Full-Time Opportunities | Days or Nights Available (Part-Time and PRN Considered)

• 10% Resource Pool Differential for all hours worked.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

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The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

We 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 package here.

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