OR Registered Nurse - DTC Clinic

About Mountain View Pain Center:

An outstanding opportunity to join Mountain View Pain Center, Arizona and Colorado's largest and only comprehensive pain management practice. With locations throughout Colorado, this part-time position will be for the south Denver metro area. As one of the primary pain physicians for the region, the ideal candidate will be able to provide high-quality interventional pain management and patient care, while also demonstrating team leadership skills.


Our collaborative, patient-centered approach ensures every patient receives coordinated care from a multidisciplinary team working together towards the goals of restoring function, improving quality of life, and promoting long-term wellness. At Mountain View Pain Center, we believe healing happens best when providers communicate, support one another, and place the patient experience at the center of everything we do.


Mountain View Pain Center Ambulatory Surgical Center is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a safe and professional environment. We are currently seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join our surgical team.

Position Summary:

Assists in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established federal, state and accreditation standards and facility policies and procedures. Assists in overseeing patient care activities in the operating room and maintains a high standard of safety for the patient and other staff members.


Duties & Responsibilities:

Clinical Skills

• Assesses patient/significant others understanding of disease process and need for surgical intervention.
• Performs perioperative teaching to patient/significant other.
• Demonstrates appropriate nursing management and intervention in the perioperative period.
• Performs preoperative patient assessment, reviews surgeon preference card, assesses equipment/supply needs, prepares operating room, ensures availability of needed supplies and equipment and proper and safe working order.
• Provides safe medication administration.
• Manipulates patient position appropriate to surgical intervention, using positioning aids as needed to avoid impaired circulation, respiration and postoperative pain/discomfort.
• Performs surgical prep per standard of care and surgeon preference.
• Handles and documents specimens per policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in caring for latex sensitive patients.
• Performs sponge, sharps and instrument counts per protocol.
• Initiates corrective actions when surgical counts are incorrect.
• Assures emergency equipment and supplies are always available.
• Keeps surgical suites clean, tidy, free of soiled equipment and supplies, and properly stocked.
• Uses principles of asepsis in varying situations.
• Initiates corrective action when breaks in technique occur.
• Wears appropriate attire in restricted area.
• Adheres to recommended traffic patterns.
• Above average ability to plan and implement patient care.
• Ability to make sound nursing judgments based on nursing theory.
• Awareness of perioperative role of nurse in the operating room.

Equipment Management

• Demonstrates appropriate protocol for safe use and handling of equipment
• Capable of trouble shooting equipment problems.
• Verbalizes knowledge of risks and complications.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrates awareness of protocol for malfunctioning equipment and repair.
• Provides for equipment and supplies based on patient needs
• Anticipates the need for equipment and supplies based on surgeon preference.
• Selects equipment and supplies in an organized, cost effective and timely manner.
• Ensures all equipment is functioning before use and removes any malfunctioning equipment.
• Demonstrates skill in appropriate use of instruments and equipment.
• Operates mechanical, electrical, and air-powered equipment according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Organizes medical equipment, instruments, medication and supplies for cases according to patient needs and physician preference cards

Documentation

• Uses knowledge of medical record policy and procedure.
• Participates in medical records QAPI.
• Creation of legible, concise and accurate medical records

Quality & Communication

• Effectively communicates and interacts with patients (using translation services when needed), their family, and other external and internal clients (including fellow employees) from diverse backgrounds.
• Understands, verbalizes and participates in the quality improvement process.
• Supports initiatives designed to improve individual and organizational performance.
• Provides appropriate patient care across the age span.
• Takes initiative for professional development and continuing education.

Job Qualifications: Minimum Requirements

• Current Colorado RN license
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Two (2) years of operating room experience preferred
• IV skills preferred
• Ability to adhere to work schedule and manage time appropriately.
• Ability to utilize resources effectively.
• Proof of identity and authorization to work in the U.S.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to build positive professional relationships with patients, families, and physicians
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of perioperative nursing theory and best practices
• Ability to circulate all types of cases preferred
• Demonstrates initiative in professional development and continuing education
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Opportunities for continuing education and career growth

Pay Range: $42.00 - $48.00 per hour (based on experience)

Location: ASC Clinic, DTC Neighborhood, 100% Onsite, in person
Employment Type: Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8am to 6pm, with a 2 hour lunch, Friday, 8am to 1pm
Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental, Health and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Short- and Long-term disability
• PTO plus paid holidays