Perioperative RN - Preop & PACU Recovery

Kaiser Permanente; Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Colorado is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver comprehensive nursing care, including health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education, under physician guidance.

Requires at least 1 year RN experience, PACU or ICU/ER experience, Colorado RN license, and ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications; Bachelor's in nursing preferred. This on-site role emphasizes patient safety, quality care, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) is required.
• Minimum one (1) year of recent, dedicated PACU experience required OR three (3) to five (5) years of recent surgical ICU or ER experience.
• Graduate of board approved RN program and completed a minimum of 750 clock hours of faculty planned clinical experience and guided learning activities with direct supervision.
• High School Diploma OR GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care, including medication administration with the 5 rights and 3 checks.
• Evaluate health status through data collection and assessment.
• Analyze reports and records data to identify health care problems and plan care.
• Prioritize patient needs and triage patients in person or by telephone.
• Coordinate care and facilitate teamwork across health care services.
• Advocate for patients and maintain professional standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

RN program graduate with 750 clock hours of clinical experience

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Colorado is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver comprehensive nursing care, including health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education, under physician guidance.

Requires at least 1 year RN experience, PACU or ICU/ER experience, Colorado RN license, and ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications; Bachelor's in nursing preferred. This on-site role emphasizes patient safety, quality care, and teamwork.