RN Pre-Op (PRN) - No Evenings, Weekends

CPIhealth•Lone Tree, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

CPIhealth is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse on a per diem basis at its Ambulatory Surgery Center in Lone Tree, Colorado. Nurses provide care throughout the pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-anesthesia phases. The RN maintains competency in the assigned area, follows applicable nursing and facility protocols, and provides patient-centered care in collaboration with providers and the healthcare team. The position may involve duties in a specialized area such as surgical circulating, triage, or precepting. Surgical circulating duties include maintaining aseptic technique, preparing equipment, turning over rooms, and promptly reporting breaches. Triage duties include communicating with patients and providers, documenting in the EMR, creating encounters, and managing medication-module updates. Preceptor duties include teaching and monitoring trainees, communicating progress to the manager, and supporting completion of required competencies. The role is per diem (PRN), with no evenings or weekends indicated in the job title. The listed pay rate is $41–$50 per hour, depending on experience. The dress code is scrubs. The position is located at 8500 Park Meadows Dr, Suite 200, Lone Tree, CO 80124. Benefits include a 401(k) with matching.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing program; successful completion of an accredited RN program (ASN/BSN).
Current state registration as a Registered Nurse.
BLS certification, or obtain certification within three months of hire.
ACLS certification, or obtain certification within the first year of hire; for OR/procedure circulating, obtain ACLS within six months of hire.
Ability to independently apply nursing skills and job knowledge within the scope of practice and with provider supervision.
Strong organizational, judgment, communication, and analytical skills, including the ability to work under pressure.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.
Cooperative and professional conduct toward patients, peers, providers, management, and visitors.
Emotional intelligence, situational awareness, and ability to synthesize information to draw sound clinical conclusions.
Ability to promote a favorable facility image with patients, providers, insurance companies, and the public.
Ability to make independent decisions, solve problems, and apply general rules to specific situations.
Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, anesthesia, and perioperative nursing protocols.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide compassionate care to patients and families.
Proficiency with electronic medical record systems and other medical software.

Nice To Haves

Perioperative, OR, or ambulatory surgery nursing experience.
Experience with EMR systems such as NextGen or ECW.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre- and post-operative phone calls with patients and communicate concerns to the appropriate provider or team member.
Maintain competencies required for the RN role in the assigned area.
Apply and enforce asepsis, sterile technique, infection prevention, and universal precautions throughout patient care.
Monitor patients receiving moderate or conscious sedation, including airway status, consciousness, hemodynamic stability, oxygenation, and pain response, in accordance with applicable standards and sedation policy.
Collect and label surgical specimens and ensure proper chain of custody in accordance with facility policy and laboratory requirements.
Respond to clinical emergencies in the ASC, including anaphylaxis, malignant hyperthermia, respiratory distress, and cardiac arrest, following emergency protocols and ACLS guidelines.
Verify surgeon preference card accuracy, confirm required instruments and implants are available, and communicate discrepancies or missing items before procedures.
Perform duties in at least one specialized area: surgical circulating, triage, or precepting.
For surgical circulating: maintain aseptic technique, ensure equipment is available and ready, turn over rooms using proper cleaning techniques, and immediately communicate breaches of aseptic technique.
For triage: communicate with patients about triage needs, document accurately in the EMR, create encounters as needed, update and use the medication module, and coordinate with providers.
For precepting: teach and direct employees, communicate trainee progress to the manager, monitor trainees until they can perform independently, participate in orientation, and help trainees complete competencies and skill checklists.
Protect patient privacy and comply with HIPAA and PHI requirements.
Drive when required for clinic roles.