Orthopedic Pre-Op/PACU RN - Compassionate Care

CommonSpirit Health; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse to facilitate communication and collaboration within the healthcare team, meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual patient needs. The role emphasizes adherence to nursing standards and the State Nurse Practice Act, with accountability for relationship-based care and the organization’s mission.

The RN will promote optimal patient health, safety, and well-being through the nursing process, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams in a

Qualifications

• RN license in state of employment
• Associate's Degree in Nursing is required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred or higher (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs through observation, interview, and chart review.
• Evaluate patient response and adjust plans to achieve optimal outcomes with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide technical nursing care including IV therapy, wound care, medication administration, catheterization, and specimen collection.
• Maintain accurate patient charts and communicate care plans using information systems.
• Advocate for patient health, safety, and rights in a collaborative care setting.
• Educate patients and families, assessing learning needs and evaluating teaching effectiveness.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma or by endorsement

Job description

CommonSpirit Health seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse to facilitate communication and collaboration within the healthcare team, meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual patient needs. The role emphasizes adherence to nursing standards and the State Nurse Practice Act, with accountability for relationship-based care and the organization’s mission.

The RN will promote optimal patient health, safety, and well-being through the nursing process, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams in a