RN /REGISTERED NURSE - REHAB NURSING - PRN

Preop/Pacu Registered Nurse

Are you passionate about serving patients in an inspiring work environment alongside talented people? With 55 years in the Front Range, we are still the premier provider of orthopedic care in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska; The PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse is responsible for total nursing care of all pre-and post-surgical patients, including education enabling patient to become a partner in their recovery.

Assists in (or performs under medical direction) diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including administration of medications, application of drugs, starting intravenous drips (IV's), application of orthopedic devices (i.e. continuous passive motion (CPM) devices, cast shoes), and preparation of patients for surgery including appropriate surgical site preparation, in efficient and timely manner.

Ensures pre-operative care requirements of patients are accomplished thorough use of the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Records health history of patients; notes abnormal conditions for physician.

Is aware of complications that could result from anesthesia; demonstrates knowledge of appropriate treatment for complications of anesthesia.

Maintains and operates emergency equipment.

Instructs patients in self care, rehabilitation, prevention, health education, and post-op wound care.

Makes entries in clinical records; records charges; Follows policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials.

Prior to surgery, review charts for completeness; Observes aseptic technique when starting IV's, changing dressings, or providing wound/incision care.

Inventories the crash cart on a daily basis, as assigned.

Functions as a member of the surgery center/OCR team.

Associates 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. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willing to travel to multiple locations.

The work environment is a typical medical office 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.

Annual increases (based on performance)

Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. 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; Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies