Registered Nurse Operating Room

Registered Nurse Operating Room

Vail, Colorado, United States

Vail Health has become the world's most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail.

Join our dynamic surgical team in the breathtaking mountains of Colorado! As an OR RN in our Main OR, you'll be an integral part of a high-performing team that handles a wide variety of surgical cases, with a strong emphasis on orthopedics. Work alongside top orthopedic surgeons and utilize cutting-edge technology, including the da Vinci robotic surgical system, to provide exceptional patient care.

Why Join Us?

- Work with renowned surgeons in an advanced surgical setting - Live and work in (or near) Vail, Colorado a world-class destination for outdoor enthusiasts year round - Gain experience with advanced surgical technology, including the da Vinci robot - Be part of a supportive and skilled surgical team dedicated to top-tier patient care

If you're an OR RN looking to grow your skills in an innovative and collaborative environment, we'd love to have you on our team!

$10,000 Sign on, relocation support and housing available.

About the opportunity:

This position assumes responsibility and accountability for providing nursing care for patients and their families. Assure compassionate, individualized nursing care for patients and families is expected. They collaborate with providers, staff and other members of the team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

What you will do:

1. Oversees the daily patient flow within the OR suite to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction
2. Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care and promote optimal wellness
3. Demonstrates ability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado Statue
4. Demonstrates competent clinical assessment skills by functioning independently, prioritizing skills and critical thinking skills with minimal supervision
5. Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines
6. Review patient paperwork for accuracy and verify procedure to be performed
7. Assist in the positioning and transport of the patient
8. Ability to assume new assignments as directed with competence and necessary skillset aligned with AORN standards
9. Complete patient charting to include pathology, implant logs, tissue tracking, etc.
10. Delivers excellent service by utilizing Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and optimal communication through partnering with patients and families
11. Role models the principles of a Just Culture
12. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience: One year operating room experience required

License(s): Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required.

Certification(s): Basic Life Support ( BLS ) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support ( ACLS ) required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required

Computer / Typing: Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Education: Minimum of Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay: $43.30 - $69.28 USD