Registered Nurse – Orthopedic Surgery Center

Jobtailor; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Denver, CO is seeking an experienced RN to support operating room care and advanced patient management. You will assess needs, coordinate with the healthcare team, and modify care plans to improve outcomes.

The role requires BLS and ACLS with CNOR preferred, and an active RN license from the Colorado Board. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required.
• 1 year of OR experience or Periop 101 completion required.
• BLS CPR from recognized authority required.
• ACLS required.
• RN license from DORA required.
• CNOR certification preferred.
• Adherence to ANA standards and ethics.
• Clinical competency standards completed.
• Ability to operate medical equipment for patient care.
• Capable of remaining calm in emergencies and following guidelines.
• Microsoft Office Suite required; EPIC documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs of individuals, families, and communities to identify health issues.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms, patient condition changes, and vital signs.
• Modify patient treatment plans based on responses.
• Develop and modify patient care plans.
• Prepare patients for exams and assist with treatments.
• Coordinate with health care team to plan and evaluate care.
• Monitor all aspects of care including diet and activity.
• Direct and supervise less-skilled nursing personnel.
• Instruct individuals and families on health education and prevention.
• Administer nursing care to ill or injured patients.
• Administer, document, and reassess medications.
• Promote positive patient experience.
• Adhere to ANA standards and ethics codes.
• Apply critical thinking and evidence-based practices for safety and outcomes.
• Utilize Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in practice.

Skills

RN-Registered Nurse

BLS

ACLS

CNOR

Patient Care Plan Development

Emergency Response

Vital Signs Monitoring

Medication Administration

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree

RN License

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EPIC Documentation

Job description

• Assess the needs of individuals, families, and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms, patient condition changes, and vital signs
• Modify patient treatment plans based on patient responses and conditions
• Develop and modify patient care plans
• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations and treatments
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
• Direct and supervise less-skilled nursing/healthcare personnel
• Instruct individuals and families on health education, disease prevention, and aftercare
• Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients
• Administer, document, and reassess medications
• Promote positive patient experience
• Adhere to ANA standards of professional nursing and performance and the ANA Code of Ethics
• Apply critical thinking and evidence-based practices to promote patient safety and quality outcomes
• Utilize the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Required
• 1 year of OR experience or completion of Periop 101 Required
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support from the American Heart Association Required
• RN-Registered Nurse license from DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
• CNOR-Certified Nurse Operating Room Preferred
• Adherence to ANA standards of professional nursing practice and accrediting body standards
• Completion of clinical competency standards
• Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
• Microsoft Office Suite required
• EPIC documentation preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and the administration of nursing care, while adhering to professional nursing standards and ethical guidelines. Proficient in critical thinking and evidence-based practices to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• RN-Registered Nurse License
• BLS-Basic Life Support
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Patient Care Plan Development
• Emergency Response

Hard Skills

• Patient Assessment
• Medication Administration
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Patient Care Plan Modification
• Health Education
• Clinical Competency Standards
• Medical Equipment Usage
• Evidence-Based Practices
• Critical Thinking
• Patient Condition Reporting

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Calmness in Emergency Situations
• Supervision of Healthcare Personnel

Certifications & Qualifications

• BLS-Basic Life Support
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• CNOR-Certified Nurse Operating Room

Industry Keywords

• ANA Standards of Professional Nursing
• Theory of Human Caring
• Caritas
• Patient Safety
• Quality Outcomes

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• EPIC Documentation