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

CPIhealth•Lone Tree, CO

11d•$41 - $50•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 role may include duties in a specialized surgical area such as surgical circulation, triage, or precepting, and driving may be required when working in clinic roles. The nurse applies nursing skills independently within the scope of practice and with provider supervision, protects patient privacy, and follows HIPAA and PHI requirements. The position requires sound clinical judgment, communication, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, including under pressure. The job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and may change with the employer’s needs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing program; successful completion of an accredited registered nursing program (ASN/BSN).
Current state registration as a Registered Nurse.
BLS certification, or ability to obtain it within three months of hire.
ACLS certification, or ability to obtain it within the first year of hire; OR/procedure circulating staff must obtain ACLS within six months of hire.
Ability to apply skills and job knowledge independently within the nursing 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 reach sound clinical conclusions.
Ability to promote a favorable facility image with patients, providers, insurance companies, and the public.
Ability to make decisions and solve problems independently, applying general rules to specific situations.
Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, anesthesia, and perioperative nursing protocols.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to provide compassionate care to patients and families.
Proficiency with electronic medical record systems and other medical software.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-operative 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 organizational policy.
Collect and label surgical specimens and maintain proper chain of custody according to facility policy and laboratory requirements.
Respond to clinical emergencies in the ambulatory surgery center in accordance with emergency protocols and ACLS guidelines.
Verify surgeon preference card accuracy before each case, confirm the availability of required instrumentation and implants, and communicate discrepancies or missing items in advance.
In the surgical circulator area, apply and monitor aseptic technique, ensure equipment is ready, turn over rooms using proper cleaning technique, and promptly communicate breaches of aseptic technique.
In triage, communicate with patients about triage needs, document accurately in the EMR, create encounters as needed, use and update the medication module, and coordinate triage needs with providers.
As a preceptor, teach and direct employees, communicate trainee progress to the manager, monitor trainees until they can work independently, participate in orientation, and assist with required competencies and skill checklists.
Protect patient privacy and comply with HIPAA and PHI requirements.
Drive when required for clinic-role duties.