PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse (36+ Hours)

About the role

The PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse at OCR is a key member of the surgery center/OCR team, responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to pre-and post-surgical patients. This role requires a strong foundation in nursing practices and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assists in or performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under medical direction.
• Administers medications, starts IV drips, applies orthopedic devices, and prepares patients for surgery.
• Ensures pre-operative care requirements are met using the nursing process.
• Records health histories and notes abnormal conditions for physicians.
• Performs preoperative teaching efficiently and promptly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of anesthesia complications and provides appropriate treatments.
• Maintains and operates emergency equipment, performs resuscitative procedures, and ensures patient comfort and safety.
• Instructs patients on self-care, rehabilitation, health education, and post-op wound care.
• Completes clinical records, charges, and paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Fulfills infection control responsibilities, including handling and disposing of hazardous waste materials.
• Monitors and documents narcotics usage in a logbook.
• Schedules follow-up patient appointments as needed.
• Inventory crash carts as assigned.
• Works collaboratively with the surgery center/OCR team.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (RN).
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgery center procedures and protocols.
• Valid Colorado RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, preferred.
• Core competencies in job knowledge, interpersonal skills, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, safety, and security, and confidentiality.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel to multiple locations.

Physical Requirements

• Sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls up to 12 hours per day.
• Talk or hear up to 12 hours per day.
• Stand frequently.
• Reach with hands and arms frequently.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl up to 12 hours a day.
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly.
• Absorb pressure from feet and legs while standing.
• Assist patients in turning (170 lb average).
• Assist patients in arising from exam table.
• Push wheelchair patients.
• Absorb pressure from feet and legs while sitting.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave.
• Company-sponsored events.
• Annual increases (based on performance).

Pay

Details not specified.

Schedule

Details not specified.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave.
• Company-sponsored events.
• Annual increases (based on performance).

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgery center procedures and protocols.
• Valid Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, preferred.
• Core competencies in job knowledge, interpersonal skills, communication, teamwork, problem solving, safety, and security, and confidentiality.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willing to travel to multiple locations.

Skills

• Not specified.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave.
• Company-sponsored events.
• Annual increases (based on performance).

Pay

Details not specified.

Schedule

Details not specified.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgery center procedures and protocols.
• Valid Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, preferred.
• Core competencies in job knowledge, interpersonal skills, communication, teamwork, problem solving, safety, and security, and confidentiality.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willing to travel to multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgery center procedures and protocols.
• Valid Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, preferred.
• Core competencies in job knowledge, interpersonal skills, communication, teamwork, problem solving, safety, and security, and confidentiality.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willing to travel to multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgery center procedures and protocols.
• Valid Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, preferred.
• Core competencies in job knowledge, interpersonal skills, communication, teamwork, problem solving, safety, and security, and confidentiality.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willing to travel to multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgery center procedures and protocols.
• Valid Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, preferred.
• Core competencies in job knowledge, interpersonal skills, communication, teamwork, problem solving, safety, and security, and confidentiality.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willing to travel to multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgery center procedures and protocols.
• Valid Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, preferred.
• Core competencies in job knowledge, interpersonal skills, communication, teamwork, problem solving, safety, and security, and confidentiality.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willing to travel to multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgery center procedures and protocols.
• Valid Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, preferred.
• Core competencies in job knowledge, interpersonal skills, communication, teamwork, problem solving, safety, and security, and confidentiality.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willing to travel to multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgery center procedures and protocols.
• Valid Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, preferred.
• Core competencies in job knowledge, interpersonal skills, communication, teamwork, problem solving, safety, and security, and confidentiality.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willing to travel to multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgery center procedures and protocols.
• Valid Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, preferred.
• Core competencies in job knowledge, interpersonal skills, communication, teamwork, problem solving, safety, and security, and confidentiality.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willing to travel to multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgery center procedures and protocols.
• Valid Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, preferred.
• Core competencies in job knowledge, interpersonal skills, communication, teamwork, problem solving, safety, and security, and confidentiality.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willing to travel to multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgery center procedures and protocols.
• Valid Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, preferred.
• Core competencies in job knowledge, interpersonal skills, communication, teamwork, problem solving, safety, and security, and confidentiality.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willing to travel to multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgery center procedures and protocols.
• Valid Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license.