Registered Nurse Outpatient Medical Center
About The Position
Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Registered Nurse for its Outpatient Operating Room. Under general supervision, the nurse follows American Nurses Association standards of professional nursing and performance and the ANA Code of Ethics. The role uses critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and collaboration with the healthcare team to promote patient safety and quality outcomes, and incorporates the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas into daily practice. The Outpatient Operating Room has six surgical suites equipped with 4K video integration technology and provides day-surgery services across specialties including general surgery; adult and pediatric dental care; gender affirmation; orthopedics and sports medicine; podiatry; GU/GYN; ophthalmology; vascular; pediatrics; oral and maxillofacial surgery; plastic and hand surgery; and ENT. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree.
- One year of operating room experience or completion of Periop 101.
- BLS (Basic Life Support/BLS-CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Registered Nurse license from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
- Adherence to ANA standards of professional nursing practice, process, and performance and to accrediting body standards.
- Ability to perform duties and competencies effectively and appropriately for the patients or clients receiving care or services.
- Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and ability to assess patient-status data and interpret relevant cultural information.
- Completion of clinical competency standards.
- Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- 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 medications and document and reassess their effects.
- Promote a positive patient experience.
Benefits
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick leave, and seven holidays.
- 100% paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus 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 and discounts/perks on brands, travel, and more.
- Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center, supporting career growth and advancement.
- Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer, with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
