Operating Room Registered Nurse- Inpatient 9-5 M-Fr

Denver Health is recruiting an Operating Room Registered Nurse for a full-time, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM position in our Inpatient Operating Room. This is a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio role providing direct surgical nursing care in an 11-room, highly specialized surgical unit that operates 24/7 and serves patients with complex and high-acuity needs across Colorado and surrounding states.

Clinical Setting

The Inpatient Operating Room at Denver Health is a state-of-the-art surgical facility that provides comprehensive surgical services including general surgery, trauma, spine and neurosurgery, bariatric, ENT, genitourinary and gynecology, plastics and hand, gender affirmation, pediatrics, oral maxillofacial and dental, ophthalmology, orthopedics, oncology, and vascular surgery. The unit also houses a state-of-the-art Hybrid Operating Room for advanced image-guided vascular and endovascular procedures. Denver Health's Bariatric Surgery Center, located within the inpatient OR, is the only MBSAQIP-certified (Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program) hospital in Denver serving both adolescents (ages 16–20) and adults (ages 21–65). The unit is staffed by a highly experienced and skilled clinical team and maintains continuous staffing to minimize the need for call while maintaining exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of individuals, families, and communities to identify potential health or safety problems
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms and changes in patient condition and vital signs
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient responses and conditions
• Develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patient responses and conditions
• 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 and healthcare personnel
• Instruct individuals and families on health education, disease prevention, and aftercare
• Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients
• Administer medications, document, and reassess
• Promote positive patient experience

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• One year of operating room experience or completion of Periop 101
• Active RN license from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
• 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 maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
• Clear communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge and applicability of principles of growth and development across the lifespan
• Ability to assess patient data and interpret appropriate cultural information

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification
• EPIC documentation experience

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. This is a regular, full-time position.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $36.00 to $57.77 per hour

Denver Health offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick time, and 7 holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance
• On-site employee fitness center and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs and exclusive perks on large brands and travel
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center
• Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility with free student loan coaching and assistance
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligibility

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan, and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado's primary safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health provides millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. The organization is located near downtown Denver, minutes away from cultural and recreational activities.