PRN Registered Nurse - Pre-Operative & PACU

BoulderCentre for Orthopedics and Spine • Boulder, CO

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About The Position

Join Boulder Centre for Orthopedics as a PRN Pre-Operative and PACU Registered Nurse. In this role, you will provide care to patients before and after orthopedic surgery. The Orthopedic Surgery Center emphasizes compassion, excellence, collaboration, and opportunities for continuous learning. Its services range from general orthopedics to specialized areas such as sports medicine and pain management.

The position is in the Pre-Op/PACU department and reports to the Pre-Op/PACU Manager. The wage is $50 per hour; the role is not eligible for a bonus. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

• Current Colorado Registered Nurse license.
• BCLS and ACLS certifications required.
• PALS certification.
• Maintain healthcare knowledge and expertise through continuous learning.
• Use analytical skills to gather information and develop action plans.
• Apply critical thinking and sound judgment in decision-making.
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of human anatomy and physiology.
• Use specialized medical equipment for surgical care.
• Follow evidence-based practices and regulatory standards.
• Respond appropriately to changing work conditions.
• Communicate patient-care details accurately and promptly.
• Conduct and interpret diagnostic tests to guide interventions.
• Understand community resources that support continuity of patient care.
• Read and apply technical instructions.
• Ensure patient safety and security when using medications.
• Consistently practice hand hygiene and aseptic techniques.
• Protect patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of Pre-Op/PACU RN experience in an orthopedic setting preferred.
• One year of acute-care experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, instruct, and prepare patients before surgery.
• Ensure operative and informed consents are signed and correct.
• Take and record patients’ vital statistics to assess readiness for surgery.
• Initiate IVs and inform patients about procedures.
• Assess patients’ post-operative condition.
• Monitor vital signs and other measures of progress, and determine whether discharge criteria are met.
• Record findings in patient files.
• Answer patients’ questions and promote their comfort.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and report changes to the physician.
• Perform interventions during post-operative emergencies.

What This Job Offers

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