Charge Nurse - Operating Room (Nights) $18,000 Retention Agreement

Denver Health•Denver, CO

18d•$40 - $64•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Charge Nurse - Operating Room (Nights) $18,000 Retention Agreement to join our team! At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values: Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency. The Denver Health Inpatient Operating Room is an 11-room, highly specialized surgical unit that provides 24/7 surgical care to patients with complex and high-acuity needs. Serving the community of Denver, the State of Colorado, and surrounding states, the unit supports a full spectrum of surgical services through continuous staffing, which minimizes the need for call while maintaining exceptional patient care. Staffed by a highly experienced and skilled clinical team, the Inpatient OR specializes in a wide range of surgery services, including: General surgery, Trauma, Spine and Neurosurgery, Bariatric, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Genitourinary and Gynecology (GU/GYN), Plastics and Hand, Gender affirmation, Pediatrics, Oral maxillofacial and Dental, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Oncology, Vascular surgery. The unit also houses a state-of-the-art Hybrid Operating Room, allowing for advanced image-guided vascular and endovascular procedures. Additionally, the Denver Health Bariatric Surgery Center—located within the inpatient OR—is the only MBSAQIP-certified (Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program) hospital in Denver serving both adolescents (ages 16–20) and adults (ages 21–65). The nurse-to-patient ratio in the Inpatient OR is 1:1, ensuring highly personalized surgical care. A limited number of candidates are eligible for a $18,000 retention agreement as part of our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. Eligibility requires 2+ years of OR experience, 1+ year of recent Level I trauma experience preferred, and Charge Nurse experience within the past 6 months.

Requirements

Associate's Degree Required
1-3 years Professional nursing experience in a patient care setting Required
RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association Required
Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance [ANA Standards addendum- signed] and accrediting body standards.
Strong understanding and display of the principals of customer service as it applies to patients, staff and the community
Ability to assist in identifying ways to promote quality patient-centric care and maintain Denver Health’s high level of patient satisfaction. [Nursing Vision Statement]
Ability to work effectively in a team matrix environment.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels and in a cross functional environment.
Ability to work closely with multidisciplinary staff, charge nurses, clinical nurse educator(s), and Nursing Managers, providers,, executive leadership to provide care to patients with respect to their uniqueness using informed judgment, competence, individual qualifications, and collaboration with the health care team.
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of assessment findings as they relate to the disease process and continuum of care.
Proficient in EHR

Nice To Haves

1+ year of recent Level I trauma experience preferred
Charge Nurse experience within the past 6 months
Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)- Preferred
Basic Office Suite skills preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee department/unit for assigned shift employing clinical and managerial skills to care for patients while also providing guidance and leadership to other nurses who are working with patients including but not limited to preparing daily staffing assignments, mentoring staff, evaluating performance, facilitating patient flow, admissions, and discharges.
Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems, Instruct individuals and families on health education and disease prevention and after care
Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity, develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions.
Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments
Medication administration, documentation and reassessment
Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient’s condition and vital signs

Benefits

Generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs.
Tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development
Meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions.
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer