Registered Nurse Operating Room

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LocationSouth Campus, Highlands Ranch
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
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Here, it's different. Come join us.Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years.Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day.We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report.As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties.Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat.That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through our doors.A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.
Job Overview

The Operating Room Nurse provides direct patient care in a surgical setting in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Monitors and manages the patient and operative environment during surgery to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.At our Center for Children's Surgery, we treat the big things, the little things and everything in between. Our surgeons are world-renowned pioneers in the treatment of children and adolescents for any level of injury or illness. Our provides services in a range of locations that were built and designed to be the most healing environment for kids.We combine advanced technology, innovative research, the latest minimally invasive techniques and expert care to be consistently ranked among the top pediatric hospitals in the country. With the most advanced procedures for the youngest of patients, our surgery locations are destinations for surgery that is less invasive, with shorter recovery times and better outcomes. We deliver some of the best outcomes in the nation and the world, which we share with parents to help them make informed decisions about their child's care.The South Campus Perioperative Services team performs approximately 3500 surgeries per year within these specialties ENT, Urology, Ortho, Plastics, and General Surgery. Are you ready to join our team and help lead them into the future of surgical care?
Additional Information

This position is eligible for relocation assistance, if relocating from 100 miles or greater.Department Name: South Campus Operating Room
Job Status: full time, 40 hours per week, eligible for benefits
Shift: Monday through Friday, days. Weekday on-call requirements, no weekend or holiday on-call requirements
Qualifications Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Experience: One year perioperative nursing experience or successful completion of a perioperative courseEquivalency: Applicants with an Associate's Degree in Nursing who agree to obtain a BSN within 3 years from their start date may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science (BSN) in NursingCertification(s): BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire.Licensure(s): Current State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE Neonate - Infancy - > 30 days to 1yrToddlers - > 1yr to 3yrsPre-Schoolers - > 3yrs to 5yrsSchool age - > 5yrs to 13yrsAdolescent - > 13yrs to 18yrsAdult - > 18yrs to 65yrsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAn employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate intraoperative patient care plansServes as the communication liaison to patients, families and members of the operating teamPrepares operating room for patient and procedureDelivers patient and family centered care incorporating the nursing process while providing developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence-based care. Actively anticipates changes in patient outcomes/ unit needs in the provision of care. Communicate and advocate patient values, preferences and expressed needs as part of implementation of care plan, evaluation of care and assessment of patient/family learning needs to the interdisciplinary team. Initiates and anticipates individualized care and education for patients/families across the continuum using an interdisciplinary approachUtilizes outcome data at the patient level to make care decisions. Participates in the quality improvement activities and uses quality measures to understand individual and unit performance.Communicates observations or concerns related to unsafe situations that pose a risk to patients, families or the health care team.Recognizes and applies information and technology of patient and unit outcomes to facilitate communication, clinical decision making, error prevention, and care coordination.Navigates and documents in the EMR to support patient care.Works within scope of practice and delegates according to Nurse Practice Act.
Other Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Expert knowledge in medical/ clinical operations.Expert knowledge in principles of communication: verbal and written, to deal with all levels of personnel.Excellent customer service skills with hospital/ clinic staff, children, parents, and visitors.Solid knowledge of electronic medical recordsAbility to prioritize and organize tasks in a fast-paced setting.Ability to work independently and as a team member.Skill in developing and maintain effective working relationships with personnel.SCOPE & LEVEL Guidelines: Developmental, standard, or intermediate level. Guidelines are generally numerous, well established, and directly applicable to the work assignment. Work assignment and desired results are explained by general oral or written instructions.Complexity: Duties assigned are generally repetitive and restricted in scope but may be of substantial intricacy. Employee primarily applies standardized practices.Decision Making: Decisions or recommendations on non-standardized situations are limited to relating organizational policies to specific cases. Brings non-routine issues to supervisor. Problems that are not covered by guidelines or are without precedent are taken up with the supervisor.Communications: Contacts with the public or employees where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, gathered, or presented and some degree of discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.Supervision Received: Under normal supervision, within a standardized work situation, the employee performs duties common to the line of work without close supervision or detailed instruction. Work product is subject to continual review.
Physical Requirements

Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the JobPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSBody Movement: Will frequently stand/walk up to 12 hours per day. Will frequently use hands while keyboarding and writing. Will frequently sit up to 2-4 hours per day while accessing computer, talking on the telephone, and while attending meetings. Back and Upper Body (lifting and carrying): Will occasionally lift/force exerted up to 35 pounds/16 kilos.May lift over 35 pounds/16 kilos with assistance. Vision: Constantly uses sight in performance for daily job duties.Hearing: Constantly uses hearing in performance for daily job duties.Others: Able to assist or assume direct patient care as census directly permits. Exposure to unsteady or falling patient: In the course of transferring a patient, may encounter a patient who falls or loses balance, causing employee to fall and/or bear the full weight of a patient. WORK ENVIRONMENT Exposure: Exposure to blood/body fluid: Regular/Frequent.Exposure: Exposure to heights: Occasional.Exposure: Exposure to infectious diseases: Frequent.Exposure: Exposure to lung irritations: Frequent.Mental and Emotional Requirements: Independent discretion/decision making.Mental and Emotional Requirements: Makes decisions under pressure.Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately.Mental and Emotional Requirements: Works with others effectively.
Equal Employment Opportunity

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation . click apply for full job details