Registered Nurse Operating Room - Seasonal

Vail Health Hospital•Vail, CO

55d•$43 - $69•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic surgical team in the breathtaking mountains of Colorado! As an OR RN in our Main OR, you’ll be an integral part of a high-performing team that handles a wide variety of surgical cases, with a strong emphasis on orthopedics. Work alongside top orthopedic surgeons and utilize cutting-edge technology, including the da Vinci robotic surgical system, to provide exceptional patient care. Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. This position assumes responsibility and accountability for providing nursing care for patients and their families. Assure compassionate, individualized nursing care for patients and families is expected. They collaborate with providers, staff and other members of the team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

One year operating room experience required
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required
Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
Minimum of Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018

Responsibilities

Oversees the daily patient flow within the OR suite to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction
Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care and promote optimal wellness
Demonstrates ability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado Statue
Demonstrates competent clinical assessment skills by functioning independently, prioritizing skills and critical thinking skills with minimal supervision
Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines
Review patient paperwork for accuracy and verify procedure to be performed
Assist in the positioning and transport of the patient
Ability to assume new assignments as directed with competence and necessary skillset aligned with AORN standards
Complete patient charting to include pathology, implant logs, tissue tracking, etc.
Delivers excellent service by utilizing Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and optimal communication through partnering with patients and families
Role models the principles of a Just Culture
Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.