Operating Room Clinical Nurse RN (PRN) - Lakewood Medical Center

University Health•Lakewood, CO

33d•Onsite

About The Position

We're Looking for an Amazing OR Registered Nurse to Join Our Surgical Team! Are you ready to be a vital part of a dynamic surgical services team? We’re looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse who’s passionate about providing exceptional care, collaborating with an amazing team, and making a real difference in the lives of surgical patients. What You'll Be Doing: ✅ Caring for Surgical Patients: From acute to chronic conditions, you’ll provide top-notch care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. ✅ Assessing & Planning: You’ll use your nursing expertise to assess surgical patients, plan care, and deliver nursing interventions in the fast-paced OR environment. ✅ Mentoring & Training: As an OR Clinical Nurse, you’ll mentor new nurses, help them navigate their orientation, and guide them through skills training and testing. ✅ Collaboration & Innovation: Work closely with an interdisciplinary team to provide the best patient care and improve our surgical services programs. ✅ Research & Education: Contribute to ongoing research, educational initiatives, and program evaluations to keep advancing the care we deliver. ✅ Supervising Students: You’ll have the opportunity to share your expertise and supervise nursing students as they learn in the OR. Perks of Joining Our Team: ✅ A supportive team environment where you’ll always be learning and growing. ✅ Opportunities to mentor and shape the next generation of nurses. ✅ A chance to work with cutting-edge medical technology and surgical procedures. ✅ Competitive pay and benefits because we value your hard work and dedication! Ready to jump in and make a difference in the OR? Apply now and become part of a team that’s dedicated to exceptional patient care, learning, and growth! Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day. University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Current state of Missouri license as a Registered Nurse, or eligibility for Missouri RN licensure.
Current BCLS card.
If the position involves radiologic functions, employee must have received radiology certification or training through their nursing program or complete training validated through a radiology competency checklist.
An RN with a passion for surgery and patient care.
Strong knowledge of nursing processes and the ability to handle acute, chronic, and terminal patient needs.
Someone who thrives in a collaborative, high-energy environment.
A mentor who loves sharing knowledge and guiding others.
Committed to performing within the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and adhering to all organizational and regulatory guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
RN Specialty Certification.
A passion for patient care and surgical services.
Strong interpersonal skills to foster team collaboration and mentoring.
Ability to work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Caring for Surgical Patients: From acute to chronic conditions, you’ll provide top-notch care tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Assessing & Planning: You’ll use your nursing expertise to assess surgical patients, plan care, and deliver nursing interventions in the fast-paced OR environment.
Mentoring & Training: As an OR Clinical Nurse, you’ll mentor new nurses, help them navigate their orientation, and guide them through skills training and testing.
Collaboration & Innovation: Work closely with an interdisciplinary team to provide the best patient care and improve our surgical services programs.
Research & Education: Contribute to ongoing research, educational initiatives, and program evaluations to keep advancing the care we deliver.
Supervising Students: You’ll have the opportunity to share your expertise and supervise nursing students as they learn in the OR.