OR Registered Nurse- Outpatient Medical Center

Denver Health and Hospital Authority • Denver, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven OR Registered Nurse for its outpatient medical center. The Outpatient Operating Room has six surgical suites equipped with 4K video integration technology and provides day-surgery services across general surgery, pediatric and adult dental care, gender affirmation, orthopedics and sports medicine, podiatry, GU/GYN, ophthalmology, vascular, pediatrics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, plastic and hand surgery, and ENT. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1.

Under general supervision, the nurse follows American Nurses Association standards of professional nursing and performance and the ANA Code of Ethics. The role applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices, and nursing competence while collaborating with the healthcare team to promote patient safety and quality outcomes. The nurse also applies the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice.

Requirements

• Associate degree required.
• One year of operating-room experience or completion of Periop 101 required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) required.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and to assess patient-status data while interpreting relevant cultural information.
• Completion of clinical competency standards.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency required.
• Adherence to ANA standards of professional nursing practice and applicable accrediting-body standards.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a direct patient care setting preferred.
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification preferred.
• EPIC documentation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals, families, and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms, changes in patients’ conditions, and vital signs.
• Modify patient treatment plans in response to patients’ conditions and responses.
• Develop and modify patient care plans in response to patients’ conditions and responses.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments and assist with them.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Monitor aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
• Direct and supervise less-skilled nursing and healthcare personnel.
• Instruct individuals and families about health education, disease prevention, and aftercare.
• Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients.
• Administer and document medications and reassess patients.
• Promote a positive patient experience.
• Adhere to professional nursing practice and accrediting-body standards, and provide care effectively and appropriately.
• Use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
• React calmly and effectively in emergency situations; interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures; and communicate clearly.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
• 100% paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
• Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
• Childcare discount programs and discounts on brands, travel, and other perks.
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center.
• Clinical advancement program, shared governance, and career advancement pathways.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer, with free student-loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree