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Recovery Center Registered NurseAre you passionate about serving patients in an inspiring work environment alongside talented people? What are you waiting for? Get moving with OCR! With over 50 years in the front range, we are the premier provider of orthopedic care in the tri state region. Our organization continues to grow and we are looking for individuals who share our mission.The Recovery Center Registered Nurse is responsible for the nursing care of post-surgical orthopaedic patients admitted to the recovery center unit. This position provides nursing care using therapeutic, rehabilitative, and preventive methods.**This position is part-time role, 12+ hours per week **Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssists in (or performs under medical direction) diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including administration of medications, application of drugs, starting intravenous (IV) fluids, application of orthopaedic devices such as continuous passive motion (CPM), and dressing changes.Observes patient, checks dressings, documents significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or physician of patient's condition and reaction to significant incidents.Is aware of complications that could result from anesthesia; demonstrates knowledge of appropriate treatment for complications of anesthesia.Follows standing orders and post-operative protocols for each patient admitted to the recovery center.RequirementsAssociate's degree from an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program.Demonstrated knowledge of surgery center procedures and protocols.Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing.Valid Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license. Must provide proof of license and be in good standing.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, or ability to obtain certification within 90 days from hire. OCR will help facilitate certification classes as needed.Core competencies in teamwork, communication, ethics, adaptability, dependability, and confidentiality.Position requires acceptable motor vehicle driving history, valid and free from restrictions, and must have a valid driver's license and appropriate vehicle insurance coverage. Ability to travel between all OCR locations.Physical RequirementsThe work environment is the typical clinic environment. The employee must be able to complete their work satisfactorily in an environment where there are significant distractions, including staff, patients, and vendors walking through and conversing, telephones ringing, conversations carrying over, loud noises, and interruptions to answer questions from others.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls up to 12 hours per day. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. The employee will assist patients in turning and sitting in bed on a daily basis; will regularly assist patient in arising from gurney/bed and transferring to chair; will regularly push wheelchair patients; and regularly assists patients in arising from and returning to wheelchair or bed.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.BenefitsRetirement savings and profit-sharing plan participationEmployee Assistance ProgramCompany-sponsored eventsAnnual merit increases**Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status, and a waiting period may apply**Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. OCR is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual experience and qualifications, without regard to a person's race, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other protected status.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; to receive full consideration, please apply by July 31, 2026.