RN -Perioperative/PACU/ASC OR - No nights/No weekends

The Surgery Center at Lone Tree located in the SpineOne Medical Center is excited to add an experienced Perioperative/PACU/OR RN to their team in our ASC. This RN position is responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in all areas of service for all patient populations.

Essential Functions

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Assesses patients at intervals as stated in policies and procedures.
• Develops an individualized perioperative patient plan of care.
• Implements the plan of care by:
• Protecting the patient from injury caused by chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal sources and extraneous objects;
• Performing accounting procedures to protect the patient from unintended retained surgical items;
• Performing interventions necessary to ensure that the patient’s procedure is performed on the correct site, side, and level;
• Managing the patient’s specimens in the appropriate manner;
• Communicating the patient’s current status to the appropriate parties throughout the continuum of care;
• Administering medications safely and correctly;
• Performing interventions to maintain the patient’s wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels;
• Performing interventions to maintain the status of the patient’s genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances at or above baseline levels;
• Performing interventions to ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period;
• Performing interventions to protect the patient from surgical site infection;
• Assessing the knowledge level of the patient or designated support person;
• Providing education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain management, wound management, and expected responses to the operative or invasive procedure;
• Actively involving the patient or designated support person in decisions affecting his or her perioperative plan of care and the rehabilitation process;
• Protecting the patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy;
• Providing culturally and age-appropriate, ethical care within legal standards of practice; and
• providing consistent and comparable care regardless of the setting.
• Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes.
• Transfers care as appropriate.
• Delegates tasks as appropriate according to the state Nurse Practice Act and job descriptions.
• Documents nursing care accurately, completely, and legibly.
• Collaborates effectively with other disciplines as appropriate.
• Participates in quality review and performance improvement projects.
• Uses problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members.
• Maintains required competencies.
• Pursues professional growth and participates in a professional organization.
• Acts as a patient advocate and maintains privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information.

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned

Professional Requirements

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Current registered nurse licensure in the state of Colorado
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire
• Two years experience preferred
• Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) certification preferred, but not necessary

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients
• Manual and finger dexterity
• Hand and eye coordination
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs
• Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
• Working under stressful conditions
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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $35.00 - $43.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical
• Perioperative Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License 

Work Location: One location