Registered Nurse Operating Room

Registered Nurse (RN) Operating RoomThe Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.Join a surgical team that values skill, compassion, and balance. Lutheran Hospital is seeking a dedicated Operating Room RN who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a meaningful impact every day.What We Offer:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coveragePaid wellness program supporting physical and mental well-beingTuition reimbursement up to $5,250Retirement savings plan with employer contributionsGenerous paid time offProfessional development and continuing education supportEmployee assistance programCollaborative, team-focused OR environmentPerks You'll Love:Modern surgical suites with advanced technologySupportive leadership and strong interdisciplinary teamworkOpportunities for growth within a respected Colorado health systemWork–life balance that lets you enjoy everything the area has to offerLocal Attractions Within 5 Minutes of the Hospital:Shopping and dining at Colorado MillsEntertainment and events at the Lakewood Cultural CenterOutdoor recreation at Crown Hill ParkBreweries, cafés, and local eateries in the surrounding neighborhoodQuick access to trails, fitness studios, and community activitiesIf you're an OR RN who brings heart, expertise, and a passion for patient care, we'd love to welcome you to the Lutheran Hospital family. Let's make a difference together.Schedule:10-hour shiftsWeekdaysNo set daysShift hours are 6:45 AM to 5:15 PMCall coverage and holidaysEssential Functions:Assess: Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate). Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, others.Plan: Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care. Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education. Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow-up).Implement: Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate. Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care and professional licensure provisions. Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources.Evaluate: Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient, and family satisfaction. Revises plan of care as indicated and reassesses changes as appropriate.Professionalism: Promotes nursing profession and participate in development of others. Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery.Skills:Patient Care DeliveryNursing FundamentalsInterdisciplinary TeamsDocumentationsProfessional EtiquetteAccountabilityPatient Care CoordinationCommunicationPatient EvaluationCritical ThinkingMinimum Qualifications:Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire date.Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job description's last update on 4/27/2025. Employees hired or promoted prior to this date will be held to the minimum requirements that were in place at the time of their promotion or hire.Physical Requirements:Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.Location:Intermountain Health Lutheran HospitalWork City:Wheat RidgeWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$37.45 - $57.29