OR Registered Nurse 3-10 hour shifts

Denver Health and Hospital Authority • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting an OR Registered Nurse for its outpatient operating room. The department features six state-of-the-art surgical suites equipped with 4K video integration technology and provides a broad range of day-surgery services, including general surgery; pediatric and adult dental surgery; gender affirmation; orthopedics and sports medicine; podiatry; GU/GYN; ophthalmology; vascular; pediatrics; oral maxillofacial; 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 practice, and clinical competence while collaborating with the healthcare team to promote patient safety and quality outcomes. The nurse also incorporates the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas into daily practice.

Requirements

• Associate's degree.
• One year of operating room experience or completion of Periop 101.
• Current BLS-Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Registered Nurse license from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
• Clinical competency standards must be completed and met.
• Ability to apply growth and development principles across the lifespan and assess patient status, including relevant cultural information.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• 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 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 on 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, process, and performance standards and applicable accrediting-body standards.
• Use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care and respond calmly and effectively to emergencies.

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.
• 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.
• Discounts and perks on brands, travel, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center.
• Career advancement pathways and a professional clinical advancement program.
• Shared governance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, free student loan coaching, and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
• Eligibility for National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps programs.

What This Job Offers

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