OR Registered Nurse 3-10 hour shifts

Denver Health•Denver, CO

3d•$36 - $58

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting an OR Registered Nurse for its outpatient operating room. The department has six state-of-the-art surgical suites equipped with 4K video integration technology and provides a range of day-surgery services, including general surgery; adult and pediatric dental surgery; 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 uses critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and clinical competence to collaborate with the healthcare team and promote patient safety and quality outcomes. The nurse also applies the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. The position is listed as Regular (0.75 FTE), with three 10-hour shifts in the title. Pay is $36.00–$57.77 per hour. Denver Health describes itself as a mission-driven, integrated academic healthcare system and an essential safety-net provider. Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test after a conditional offer.

Requirements

Associate’s degree.
One year of operating room experience or completion of Periop 101.
Current RN registration/license from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Adherence to standards of professional nursing practice, process, and performance, including the signed ANA Standards addendum, and to accrediting-body standards.
Ability to provide effective and appropriate care and demonstrate clinical competency.
Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and ability to assess patient-status data and interpret relevant cultural information.
Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Clear communication skills.
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assess the needs of individuals, families, and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems.
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions and vital signs.
Modify patient treatment plans based on patients’ responses and conditions.
Develop and modify patient care plans based on patients’ responses and conditions.
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 all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
Direct and supervise less-skilled nursing and healthcare personnel.
Provide individuals and families with health education, disease prevention, and after-care instruction.
Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients.
Administer, document, and reassess medications.
Promote a positive patient experience.
Adhere to professional nursing standards, the ANA Code of Ethics, and applicable accrediting-body standards.
Use critical thinking, evidence-based practices, and the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice to support patient safety and quality outcomes.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
Fully 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 offerings.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center, supporting career growth and advancement.
Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, free student loan coaching, and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
Eligibility for National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) programs.