Registered Nurse - Surgery - OR - Operating Room

Company: Boulder Community Hospital
Location: Boulder
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - Surgery# Full Time, Days. 40 hours/week, 11am-9pm or 7am-5pm.#Peri-Operative OR/RN Training Program Pay Range is between $31.68-$47.52/hr, depending on years of relevant and like experience. +$2.50/hr for evening and weekend shifts.# Boulder Community Health is a Certified Level II Trauma Center. In 2022, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of our organization. We are honored to hold the awards of 2021 U.S. News # World #Best Hospitals for Maternity Care#, 2019 Best Medical Facility from Boulder Weekly, and Best Local Employer from Daily Camera. Come be part of an independent, community-focused health system; feel good knowing that your work will make a difference in people#s lives and positively contribute to the community. Great Opportunity to Become a Surgical RN! The peri-op program is designed to teach interested RN#s the concepts and functions of Peri-operative Nursing.# The program is 10-12 weeks of didactic learning with clinical rotation, followed by 3-4 months of orientation with an experienced OR RN applying the knowledge learned. Training period is approximately four months. Requires a two-year commitment after the training is completed and successful. The shift after training will be on the evening shift. After training, a 1/2-hour response time for call will be required. Further requirements will be discussed in an interview. POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for the general wellbeing of the patient during the peri-operative period, acts as the patient#s advocate and works as a member of the surgical team, is knowledgeable in the areas of aseptic technique, infection control, emergency procedures, and general operating room procedures. #Works with highly technical, ever-changing equipment. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Special Qualifications (Licensure, Registration, etc.) Colorado RN license in good standing BLS certification required within conditional period. Member of professional organization and CNOR preferred Knowledge, Skill and Ability Clinical competency with routine surgical skills in circulating with scrubbing preferred Demonstrates assessment and response to changes in the patient#s condition (basic understanding and integration of patient care and practice) Communicates clearly on all aspects of documentation Must be flexible to rotate shifts and adjust hours as needed Able to assess, treat and/or care for patients of all ages Demonstrates knowledge of preparation, maintenance, cleaning and usage of equipment Prepares specimens and lab forms for laboratory analysis Experience Minimum of one year OR circulating experience and scrub experience preferred ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develops and implements a teaching plan based on identified patient and family needs. Continues to expand knowledge base through clinical practice and self-directed learning, identifying own strengths and weaknesses. Sets priorities utilizing effective time management when delivering patient care with completion of responsibility. May be required to perform point of care testing.# May be a point of care trainer. Provides constructive input to problem-solving in both patient and unit situations. Consults with and/or advises appropriate personnel of situations requiring follow-up or attention. Provides cost-effective quality care. Responsible for monitoring specific supplies and equipment in service. Function as preceptor for students and/or orients with direction. About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado Uncompromising medical excellence delivered with respect and compassion. Since 1922, Boulder Community Health has built a strong reputation on these values. As community-owned and operated not-for-profit hospital and clinic locations, we remain dedicated to the evolving needs of our citizens and providing access to high-quality care. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the Boulder lifestyle is conductive to enjoying the outdoors and brings a fresh perspective to healthcare practice. Surround yourself by natural beauty and an active, life-embracing community. Enjoy state-of-the-art facilities and equipment along with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement, on-site fitness center, Employee Wellness, Employee Activities # Discounts, and many more! # EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.

Full Time, Days. 40 hours/week, 11am-9pm or 7am-5pm. Peri-Operative OR/RN Training Program

Pay Range is between $31.68-$47.52/hr, depending on years of relevant and like experience. +$2.50/hr for evening and weekend shifts.

Boulder Community Health is a Certified Level II Trauma Center. In 2022, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of our organization. We are honored to hold the awards of 2021 U.S. News & World 'Best Hospitals for Maternity Care', 2019 Best Medical Facility from Boulder Weekly, and Best Local Employer from Daily Camera. Come be part of an independent, community-focused health system; feel good knowing that your work will make a difference in people's lives and positively contribute to the community.

Great Opportunity to Become a Surgical RN!

The peri-op program is designed to teach interested RN's the concepts and functions of Peri-operative Nursing. The program is 10-12 weeks of didactic learning with clinical rotation, followed by 3-4 months of orientation with an experienced OR RN applying the knowledge learned.

* Training period is approximately four months.
* Requires a two-year commitment after the training is completed and successful.
* The shift after training will be on the evening shift.
* After training, a 1/2-hour response time for call will be required.
* Further requirements will be discussed in an interview.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the general wellbeing of the patient during the peri-operative period, acts as the patient's advocate and works as a member of the surgical team, is knowledgeable in the areas of aseptic technique, infection control, emergency procedures, and general operating room procedures. Works with highly technical, ever-changing equipment.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Special Qualifications (Licensure, Registration, etc.)

* Colorado RN license in good standing
* BLS certification required within conditional period.
* Member of professional organization and CNOR preferred

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

* Clinical competency with routine surgical skills in circulating with scrubbing preferred
* Demonstrates assessment and response to changes in the patient's condition (basic understanding and integration of patient care and practice)
* Communicates clearly on all aspects of documentation
* Must be flexible to rotate shifts and adjust hours as needed
* Able to assess, treat and/or care for patients of all ages
* Demonstrates knowledge of preparation, maintenance, cleaning and usage of equipment
* Prepares specimens and lab forms for laboratory analysis

Experience

Minimum of one year OR circulating experience and scrub experience preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Develops and implements a teaching plan based on identified patient and family needs.
* Continues to expand knowledge base through clinical practice and self-directed learning, identifying own strengths and weaknesses.
* Sets priorities utilizing effective time management when delivering patient care with completion of responsibility.
* May be required to perform point of care testing. May be a point of care trainer.
* Provides constructive input to problem-solving in both patient and unit situations.
* Consults with and/or advises appropriate personnel of situations requiring follow-up or attention.
* Provides cost-effective quality care.
* Responsible for monitoring specific supplies and equipment in service.
* Function as preceptor for students and/or orients with direction.

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado

Uncompromising medical excellence delivered with respect and compassion. Since 1922, Boulder Community Health has built a strong reputation on these values. As community-owned and operated not-for-profit hospital and clinic locations, we remain dedicated to the evolving needs of our citizens and providing access to high-quality care. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the Boulder lifestyle is conductive to enjoying the outdoors and brings a fresh perspective to healthcare practice. Surround yourself by natural beauty and an active, life-embracing community. Enjoy state-of-the-art facilities and equipment along with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement, on-site fitness center, Employee Wellness, Employee Activities & Discounts, and many more!

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.

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