Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Medical Center (PRN)

Denver Health • Denver, CO

3d • $36 - $58 • Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Medical Center (PRN) to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. 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 Department DH OPERATING ROOM PAV L The Denver Health Outpatient Operating Room features six state-of-the-art surgical suites, all equipped with 4K video integration technology to support precision and efficiency in surgical care. Outpatient OR specializes in a wide range of day-surgery services, including: • General surgery • Dental- Pediatric and Adult • Gender affirmation • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine • Podiatry • GU/GYN • Ophthalmology • Vascular • Pediatrics • Oral maxillofacial • Plastic and Hand surgery • ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) Like the inpatient OR, the nurse-to-patient ratio here is also 1:1.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Required
• 1 year of Operating Room experience OR completion of a Periop 101 program 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
• RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
• Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance [ANA Standards addendum- signed] and accrediting body standards.
• Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who care/service is being provided.
• Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess data reflecting the patient’s status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/ services is being delivered/provided.
• Employee has completed and met their clinical competency standards
• Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Skilled in maintaining effective working relationship with patients, employees, and the public.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Microsoft Office Suite required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) - Preferred
• EPIC documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems (15%)
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records (10%)
• Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient’s condition and vital signs (10%)
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions (10%)
• Develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions (10%)
• Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments (10%)
• Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care (5%)
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity (5%)
• Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel (5%)
• Instruct individuals and families on health education and disease prevention and after care (5%)
• Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or disabled patients (5%)
• Medication administration, documentation and reassessment (5%)
• Promote positive patient experience (5%)

Benefits

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
• Community resource navigation support
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
• Retirement contributions with a match of up to 9.5%
• RESTORE Center—a leading-edge space that provides intentional peer-support, and an innovative environment designed to reduce burnout and support employee well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree