Registered Nurse
Company: UCHealth
Location: Aurora
Posted on: September 15, 2021
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Job Description:
Summary:
Provides leadership and direction for delivery of patient care to a
specific specialty area in the Operating Room or Cardiac and
Vascular Center, in collaboration with physicians and other health
care disciplines. Provides direction to staff in the Operating Room
or the Cardiac and Vascular Center.
Work Schedule: Full Time Days
Responsibilities:
Administers medications. Serves as clinical expert in the delivery
of patient care; is a role model and clinical resource for
specialty area; monitors and evaluates the quality of care
delivered.
Maintains nursing care plans, specialty instruments and equipment,
and procedural supply lists. Communicates with scheduling regarding
future surgeries. Provides mentoring and guidance to staff and
students. Facilitates resolution of daily operational issues in
collaboration with the charge nurse. Supports and assists with
orientation, education, competencies, research, and professional
development in collaboration with the CNS/Educator.
Resolves patient problems and serves as patient advocate. Enforces
safety, environmental and infection control standards. Promotes
compliance with AORN Recommended Practices. Coordinates with charge
nurse regarding daily room assignments. Ensures the availability of
instruments, supplies and equipment.
Assists in the development of capital budget for his/her specialty
and department.
Completes performance appraisals and participates with Director in
counseling and discipline of staff. Collaborates with physicians to
ensure optimum functions. Serves as liaison between physicians and
staff to resolve operative team issues. Manages the "call" schedule
for specialty call teams.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive
judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be
able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate
action.
Requirements:
* Basic Life Support
* Registered Nurse
Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited
Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years
experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Registered
Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any
relevant certification as determined at position level.
Minimum Experience: 1 year of progressive experience in
perioperative setting. Preferred: 2 years of progressive experience
in perioperative setting.
IF APPLICABLE: Are you a RN New Grad? Visit
https://www.uchealth.org/professionals/residencies/ to find out
about our exciting New Grad opportunities!
The pay range for this position is: $30.00 - $43.90 / hour.
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon
organizational and individual performance.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive
total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this
package are full medical, dental and vision coverage; retirement
plans; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance
with additional buy-up coverage options; tuition and continuing
education reimbursement; and a full suite of voluntary benefits
such as identity theft protection and pet insurance. Our employees
and their family members have full access to our Employee
Assistance Program, which includes up to 5 free counseling visits
and work/life solutions, such as one free legal consultation. In
addition, other emotional counseling support is available depending
upon their need.
At UCHealth, we do things differently
We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of
every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the
extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest
and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the
commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients
and their families. We foster a true human connection and give
people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at
UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.
Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent,
integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for
individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is
ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is
easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can
find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth,
we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a
meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.
Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and
perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our
institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer,
UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on
valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in
any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be
discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed,
color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental
or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity,
transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth
does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a
disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act
and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an
undue hardship on the organization.
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