RN Operating Room, PRN

$29 - $37/Yr

Gunnison Valley Health System - Gunnison, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Gunnison, CO

Hospitals

About the position

Gunnison Valley Health is the sole community-owned health system for Gunnison County and surrounding areas. We are not just a hospital, we are a fully integrated health system providing services for all stages of life; from an award winning EMS department to a 52,000 square foot, state of the art senior care center and everything in between. We are a leading health source for our community, offering wellness programs, medical education and illness prevention. We are looking for someone who will join our small and highly qualified team of Surgical Service Professionals and help us provide exceptional care to our patients.

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures and a solid understanding of patient safety and precautions.
• Ask questions, seek out sources of information, demonstrate motivation in continuing education and strengthening your own circulator skills.
• Collaborate with all members of the health care team to plan, implement, and evaluate patient's status and treatment plan.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a PACU/OR or other critical care nursing preferred, however we are willing to consider new grad nurses.
• RN License current in the state of Colorado
• Current BLS certification, ACLS and PALS (or ENPC) within the first year and maintenance expected thereafter
• CNOR is preferred
• Ability to communicate, consult, and interact with team members to share pertinent information in a clear, concise, and tactful manner
• Capability to communicate with patients prior to surgery, answer their questions and alleviate their concerns
• Competence in keeping the operating room sterilized at all times

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a PACU/OR or other critical care nursing
• CNOR certification

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account
• 401A plan enrollment for Full Time staff
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions