RN Operating Room GENERAL

AdventHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room to provide comprehensive patient care in a surgical setting. In this role, you will assess patient conditions, develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and monitor patient progress throughout their surgical experience. You will perform clinical interventions including IV administration, wound care, medication administration, catheterization, and specimen collection while maintaining a sterile environment and adhering to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions and needs through comprehensive evaluations to develop individualized care plans
• Develop and implement patient care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, ensuring comprehensive and continuous care
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely according to prescribed protocols
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress continuously, adjusting care plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes
• Document patient care activities meticulously to maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care to promote understanding and compliance
• Advocate for patient safety by identifying potential risks and implementing preventive measures
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure coordinated and effective patient care
• Maintain sterile environment and adhere to safety protocols to prevent infection and ensure a safe environment for patients and staff
• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic interventions such as IVs, wound care, medication administration, catheterization, and specimen collections
• Provide emotional and physical support to patients and their families during recovery
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care quality, safety, and efficiency

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support CPR certification
• Associate's degree in Nursing
• One or more years of medical-surgical nursing experience
• Proficiency in English
• Ability to communicate effectively
• EMR charting experience
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care that addresses the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-appropriate needs of patients in the operating room
• Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating compassion and respect to patients and families undergoing stressful procedures and treatments
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated while taking direction from physicians and management
• Safe knowledge of equipment, procedures, supplies, computers, IV pumps, NOVA Glucose monitor, I-STAT, and Immediate Use Sterilization policy and procedures
• Organizational skills
• Verbal interpersonal communication
• Customer relations skills
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions
• Ability to follow verbal instructions
• Manual keyboarding skills
• Computer visual skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• One or more years of surgery experience
• Computer literacy
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems experience
• Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to operating room specialty
• Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) certification
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• ATD Master Instructional Designer Certified (ATD) certification

Education

• Associate's degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Schedule and Shift

• Full-time position
• Day shift

Location

• 2525 S Downing Street, Denver, Colorado 80210

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: $35.39 - $65.82 per hour
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
• Life insurance and disability insurance
• Paid time off from day one
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Four weeks of 100% paid parental leave
• Career development opportunities
• Whole person well-being resources
• Mental health resources and support
• Pet benefits

Additional Information

• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.
• Physical requirements apply to this position.