Registered Nurse Operating Room

Intermountain Health

20d•$37 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The staff RN uses the nursing process, technology, therapeutic interventions, evidence-based practice, and coordination with other members of the health team. In the operating room, the RN delivers specialized perioperative care in a fast-paced surgical setting, partnering with surgeons and interdisciplinary teams to support safe, efficient procedures. The role includes a collaborative culture, career development resources, comprehensive benefits, and access to natural surroundings. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with one weekday off. Weekend on-call shifts are required. The position is based at Platte Valley Hospital in Brighton, Colorado, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution; degree will be verified.
RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain a BSN within four years of their hire date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
Skills in patient care delivery, nursing fundamentals, interdisciplinary teamwork, documentation, professional etiquette, accountability, patient care coordination, communication, patient evaluation, and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, social, and psychological status, including cognitive, communication, and developmental skills as appropriate.
Seek and evaluate information from patients, families, physicians, other nursing and non-nursing disciplines, support staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Collaboratively develop individualized plans of care using assessment information and critical thinking.
Involve patients, families, the care team, and physicians in care planning, including needed education.
Prepare patients collaboratively for support needs after the current episode of care, including teaching, referrals, and follow-up.
Direct interdisciplinary care through appropriate delegation, coordination, and collaboration.
Provide or delegate care consistent with the plan of care, care guidelines, and professional licensure requirements.
Set priorities and coordinate and organize patient care by managing time, supplies, and resources.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions by reviewing goals, clinical outcomes, and patient and family satisfaction.
Revise plans of care and reassess changes as appropriate.
Promote the nursing profession and participate in the development of others.
Integrate legal and ethical standards into practice, comply with regulatory standards, work within the scope of licensure, provide accurate and timely documentation, and understand the legal implications of care delivery.
Partner with surgeons and interdisciplinary teams to promote safe and efficient surgical procedures.