Registered Nurse Operating Room

CommonSpirit Health • Lakewood, CO

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About The Position

At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness. The Surgery department at OrthoColorado Hospital has 11 pre-op beds, eight OR suites, ten PACU bays, 48 inpatient beds and specializes in orthopedic surgery. Our patient mix is spine, orthopedic including total hips, knees, shoulders and ankles, sports med, foot and ankle, hand and wrist. OrthoColorado Hospital provides advanced orthopedic and spine care with an unsurpassed level of service to help patients achieve the best quality of life. Our team of physicians and nurses work collaboratively to support the healing ministry of Christ by caring for those who are ill and by nurturing the health of the people in our communities. OrthoColorado has a great culture, and our caregivers enjoy the small size hospital feel. We only do elective cases which means we just operate Monday through Friday, are closed on weekends and major holidays, and do not have on call. We look for team members that have enthusiasm, punctuality, a positive attitude, and are team players. "We are seeking enthusiastic, punctual team members that want to be part of a team that is focused on clinical excellence. Our close-knit team focuses on service and efficiency and maintains very strong physician relations. We are confident that once you join our team, you will feel like you are part of a high reliability organization focused on teamwork, safety, and clinical outcomes". Hiring Manager Job Summary and Responsibilities Based on your location you may also be eligible for an additional relocation bonus up to $8,000! Nurses are at the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success. We offer Certification pay and a Clinical Career Ladder to help you grow and recognize your contributions to clinical excellence! Here, y ou will help advance modern nursing by providing your skills, experience, and commitment to compassionate care. The impact you will make in our faith-based, mission-driven culture will cultivate excellence and achieve professional fulfillment united in humankindness. As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will assume responsibility and accountability for: Facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient. Promote the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrate personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values. One year OR experience required Previous OR experience with Ortho/ Sports Medicine cases highly preferr ed Day to Day duties: Circulate and/or Scrub on all cases. Surgical Cases include; Orthopedic, Total joint replacements (Hips, Shoulder, Knees Ankles etc.), Ortho Spine and Sports Medicine. Giving breaks and/or providing additional supplies and sterile instruments as needed during operations. Assisting with Room turnover and restocking for next days cases. Acting as an advocate for patient before, during and after surgery. Schedule is made every 6 weeks by the manager 24hrs/WK- Days- variable shifts per surgical volume and current unit needs No surgeries on holidays or weekends.Like a Surgery center. No weekends no nights. No Call!! ‘Late Stay’ is required and scheduled in advance - Sign up for first second or 3rd room late stay. Min 10 late stays in 6 weeks.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Nursing required; Nursing Diploma or by endorsement
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RNs
• One year experience preferred
• Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty
• RN License required; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact
• Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
• Previous OR experience with Ortho/ Sports Medicine cases highly preferr ed

Responsibilities

• Facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient.
• Promote the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Demonstrate personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.
• Circulate and/or Scrub on all cases.
• Surgical Cases include; Orthopedic, Total joint replacements (Hips, Shoulder, Knees Ankles etc.), Ortho Spine and Sports Medicine.
• Giving breaks and/or providing additional supplies and sterile instruments as needed during operations.
• Assisting with Room turnover and restocking for next days cases.
• Acting as an advocate for patient before, during and after surgery.
• ‘Late Stay’ is required and scheduled in advance - Sign up for first second or 3rd room late stay. Min 10 late stays in 6 weeks.

Benefits

• Based on your location you may also be eligible for an additional relocation bonus up to $8,000!
• We offer Certification pay and a Clinical Career Ladder to help you grow and recognize your contributions to clinical excellence!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees