Registered Nurse (RN)Surgery

About the role

Ashley Regional Hospital is part of LifePoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Ashley Regional Medical Center is a trusted 39‑bed acute care, community‑focused hospital located in Vernal, Utah, serving patients across northeastern Utah and western Colorado. The facility offers a broad range of services including emergency care, surgical services, imaging, laboratory, women's services, orthopedics, and inpatient care. It is a Level IV Trauma Center, a designated Stroke Receiving Facility, and is recognized for its commitment to quality patient care. Vernal provides easy access to outdoor recreation such as hiking, fishing, camping, and national parks while maintaining a welcoming small‑town atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient's condition and nursing care needs.
• Sets goals and prescribes appropriate nursing interventions to meet physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs of patients.
• Develops individual nursing care plans.
• Implements care plans and makes revisions as needed.
• Evaluates patient care outcomes.
• Collaborates with physicians and other hospital employees.
• Administers medications, treatments and therapies.
• Communicates with patients and oversees provision of care.
• Provides patients and/or family with instruction and education relevant to condition.
• Accurately documents nursing observations, assessments, medications, treatments, and other care given.

Requirements

• Current Utah RN license (or Compact License with Utah endorsement)
• Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school (required; BSN preferred)
• One‑year previous experience preferred

Qualifications

• BCLS certification upon completion of hospital orientation
• ACLS and PALS certification within six months of hire or transfer date to position

Skills

• Critical thinking skills
• Decisive judgment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.