Registered Nurse Operating Room - PRN

Vail Health Hospital; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 59,236 - 95,054; Full time

Job summary

Vail Health Hospital in Colorado is seeking an experienced OR nurse to provide compassionate, individualized care and collaborate with the care team. You will oversee patient flow in the OR, deliver education, and ensure safety and high-quality outcomes for patients and families.

The role requires one year of OR experience, current Colorado RN licensure or a compact state, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications. Pay is hourly and commensurate with education and experience, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• One year operating room experience required.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Colorado or a valid compact state.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required.
• Must possess working knowledge of English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Minimum Associate Degree in Nursing for hires after 07/01/2018.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily patient flow within the OR suite to optimize care, safety and satisfaction.
• Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care and promote wellness.
• Delegates care appropriately per Colorado statute.
• Performs independent clinical assessment with minimal supervision.
• Administers medications, carries out treatments, and assists procedures with safety compliance.
• Reviews patient paperwork and verifies procedures.
• Assists in positioning and transport of patients.
• Documents pathology, implants, tissue tracking, and related charts.
• Demonstrates Relationship-Based Care to ensure safety and effective communication with patients and families.

Skills

OR nursing

RN licensure

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

English proficiency

EHR systems

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

About the opportunity:

This position assumes responsibility and accountability for providing nursing care for patients and their families. Assure compassionate, individualized nursing care for patients and families is expected. They collaborate with providers, staff and other members of the team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

What you will do:

1. Oversees the daily patient flow within the OR suite to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction
2. Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care and promote optimal wellness
3. Demonstrates ability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado Statue
4. Demonstrates competent clinical assessment skills by functioning independently, prioritizing skills and critical thinking skills with minimal supervision
5. Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines
6. Review patient paperwork for accuracy and verify procedure to be performed
7. Assist in the positioning and transport of the patient
8. Ability to assume new assignments as directed with competence and necessary skillset aligned with AORN standards
9. Complete patient charting to include pathology, implant logs, tissue tracking, etc.
10. Delivers excellent service by utilizing Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and optimal communication through partnering with patients and families
11. Role models the principles of a Just Culture
12. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience:

• Oneyear operating room experience required

License(s):

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required.

Certification(s):

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required

Computer / Typing:

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education:

• Minimum of Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:

$43.43 — $69.28 USD