RN Operating Room ASC

About the role

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option. Provides direct patient care in a surgical setting at a proficient level, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Monitors and manages the patient and operative environment before, during and after surgery to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.

Responsibilities

• Performs circulating functions before surgery, including preparing the operating environment, orienting and assessing the patient, and reviewing patient's medical record and surgeon's notes to ensure all pre-requisites and preferences are met.
• Maintains a safe environment, optimizes outcomes and maximizes available resources by monitoring and communicating patient condition, documenting interventions and activities, monitoring the sterile field and controlling traffic into, out of and around the room.
• Performs scrub functions, including the preparation, selection, and handling of instruments and supplies used during the surgical procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating nurse.
• Provides nursing care to a complex, high acuity surgical patient population in a technically complex environment.

Requirements

• Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program.
• Preferred: BSN.
• Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant certification as determined at position level.
• PREFERRED: CNOR.
• Minimum Experience: 6 months of OR nursing (RN) experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.

Qualifications

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Skills

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures and protocols.

Benefits

Includes recognition performance bonus, performance-based pay increase, market reviews, base pay adjustments, health and well-being benefits, retirement and savings plans, education and career growth opportunities, and access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development opportunities.

Pay

$37.06 - $57.44 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Schedule

Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks).