RN - Pre-Op & PACU: Compassionate Orthopedic Care

CommonSpirit Health; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoColorado Hospital in Lakewood, CO is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our orthopedic specialty team. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to meet physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients while advancing compassionate care.

You will assess and plan care, perform IVs, wound care, medication administration, catheterization, and specimen collection, while documenting accurately and protecting patient safety.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma.
• RN License in state of employment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• One year experience in Pre-OP and PACU or Critical Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient’s physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs through observation and records.
• Develop and implement patient plan of care and observe outcomes.
• Demonstrate competency in IVs, incision/wound care, medications, catheterization, and specimen collection.
• Maintain patient charts and records with accurate, timely documentation.
• Promote and collaborate to protect health, safety and rights of patients.
• Provide patient/family education and assess learning readiness.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

OrthoColorado Hospital in Lakewood, CO is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our orthopedic specialty team. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to meet physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients while advancing compassionate care.

You will assess and plan care, perform IVs, wound care, medication administration, catheterization, and specimen collection, while documenting accurately and protecting patient safety.