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Family Health West Employment Opportunities; Fruita (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Fruita, Colorado is seeking a dedicated Nursing Supervisor to lead patient care in the operating room. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in nursing and hold essential certifications such as PALS, BLS, and ACLS. Responsibilities include direct supervision of patient care, ensuring sterilization techniques, and developing individual care plans with the care team. This role requires a minimum of one year of nursing experience in an operative setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred.
• Must hold PALS, BLS, and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise patient care in the operating room.
• Ensure a sterile and safe environment during procedures.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the team.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of patient conditions.
• Complete documentation accurately and timely.

Skills

Patient care supervision

Aseptic techniques

Documentation

Collaborative care planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or better

Tools

PALS Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

BLS Certification

RN License

Job description

Direct and supervise patient care in the operating room ensuring proper practices and techniques are used. Monitors standards of care to ensure excellent care is provided.

1. Confirm room, supplies and equipment are prepared for procedure.
2. Ensure sterile and safe environment by maintaining aseptic techniques.
3. Attend and assist surgeon as necessary in the operative procedure.
4. Perform appropriate treatment directed by the surgeon in an accurate and timely manner.
5. Instrumental in developing the nursing interventions and individualized care plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
6. Conduct ongoing assessment of patient’s condition by observing current conditions and reactions, noting abnormalities and reporting them immediately to the physician.
7. Ensure documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
8. Develop patient/family post-operative instruction based on the patient’s individualized needs of the patient and as directed by the surgeon.
9. Ensure discharge planning is commenced at the point of admission in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
10. Protect confidentiality surrounding patient admission and treatment at all times.
11. Assist in administrative duties including documenting, maintaining records and collecting data for statistics.
12. Assist in developing procedures, policies and guidelines.
13. Other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Preferred

• 1 year
• 2 years: Nursing Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

PALS

Advanced Cardiac Life Spt

Cert - BLS

License - RN

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