Registered Nurse Operating Room

15600 Lutheran Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Malpractice insurance

Wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, part of Intermountain Health, is seeking an Operating Room RN to provide expert perioperative care and support a range of surgical procedures within a collaborative team. You will influence patient outcomes through efficient care coordination and evidence-based practice.

Join a high-performing surgical team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including bonuses and education reimbursement, designed to support your professional growth and

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• BSN preferred as of the job description update.
• BLS for healthcare providers required.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, social, and psychological status; gather information from interprofessional team.
• Plan individualized care in collaboration with patient and family.
• Implement care with coordination of the multidisciplinary team; manage time and resources.
• Evaluate outcomes and revise care plans as needed.
• Uphold professionalism, documentation, and ethical/ legal standards.

Skills

Perioperative care

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Documentation

Patient care

Communication

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description: The 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. Lutheran Hospital, part of Intermountain Health, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Operating Room RN to join our surgical services team. In this role, you’ll provide expert perioperative care, assist in a variety of surgical procedures, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered outcomes. Join a high‑performing surgical team in a modern hospital located in a vibrant Colorado community. This role is ideal for nurses seeking hands‑on OR experience, strong teamwork, and an exceptional quality of life. Intermountain Health is investing in our most valuable resource…YOU!

To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer up to $15,000 in bonuses. To support your professional development, we also offer up to $5,250 per year in education reimbursement, which can be used for tuition reimbursement or obtain additional certifications

Why You’ll Love Working at Lutheran Hospital

• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement and certification support
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Malpractice and liability insurance
• Wellness programs and mental health resources
• Collaborative team culture with opportunities for growth

Discover Life in Wheat Ridge, Colorado

• Crown Hill Park – Scenic trails for walking, biking, and bird-watching around a peaceful lake
• Rocky Mountain Lake Park – A relaxing spot with a playground and looped trail around the lake
• Anderson Park – Green space with seasonal pool, sports fields, and community events
• Discovery Park – A modern park with interactive features and open space
• Wheat Ridge Historic Park – Step back in time with preserved buildings and local history
• Adventure Forest at the Children's Museum – A whimsical outdoor playground for all ages
• Golden Gate Canyon State Park – 12,000 acres of hiking, camping, and mountain views
• Civic Green Park – Tree-lined lawns, gardens, and a spacious picnic pavilion

Shift: Weeknights Monday-Friday

Essential 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 Delivery. Nursing Fundamentals. Interdisciplinary Teams. Documentations. Professional Etiquette. Accountability. Patient Care Coordination. Communication. Patient Evaluation. Critical Thinking.

Minimum 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Location: Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital Work City: Wheat Ridge Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $37.45 - $57.29

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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