Job Description:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse
Location: Colorado West Healthcare System d/b/a/ Community Hospital, Grand Junction, Colorado
Hours: Monday through Friday with weekend on-call requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care in the Operating Room, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
- Explain procedures and treatments to patients and their family members to alleviate concerns and ensure understanding.
- Ensure necessary supplies and equipment are readily available for each surgical procedure; accurately mark and address any needed charge adjustments with the Buyer.
- Administer prescribed medications in accordance with approved nursing techniques and protocols.
- Maintain continuous focus on the surgical procedure in the assigned operating room.
- Assist with room turnover, including cleaning and returning supplies, instruments, and equipment as needed.
- Demonstrate clinical expertise and contribute to advancing perioperative nursing practices by staying informed of current research and trends in the specialty.
Requirements:
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Colorado.
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing (or equivalent) from an accredited program.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience and training in nursing.
- BLS and ACLS certification required.
- Five (5) or more years of expereince as an Operating Room Nurse.
Position Urgency:NormalShifts:Days, M-F with on-callState License Details:Must Be Currently ActiveMinimum Years of Experience:5Minimum Guaranteed Hours:36Sub Specialty:Operating Room, Operating Room / Circulate, Operating Room / Circulation & Scrub, Operating Room / ScrubGeneral Certifications:, General Certifications(ACLS,BLS/BCLS,PALS,NRP,Telecommunication)Nursing Certifications:Contract Length in Weeks:13