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Denver Health RN Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Operating Room in Denver, Colorado
We are recruiting for a RN Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Operating Room to join our team!
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DepartmentDH OPERATING ROOM PAV L
Outpatient Surgery Center occupies four state-of-the-art surgical suites, all equipped with 4K video integration. Our clinical staff members are highly skilled with extensive experience in the surgical field. We specialize in outpatient surgical services for general surgery, dental, gender reassignment, orthopedics and sports, podiatry, GU/GYN, ophthalmology, vascular, pediatric, oral maxillofacial, plastic and hands, and otolaryngology/ear, nose and throat (ENT). Our goal is to provide compassionate, high-quality outpatient surgical care to the Denver Health community. Nurse-to-patient ration is 1:1.
Job Summary
Under general supervision, adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics to provide care to all healthcare consumers. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in healthcare consumer safety and quality outcomes. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute."
Essential Functions: Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems (15%) Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records (10%) Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient's condition and vital signs (10%) Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient's responses and conditions (10%) Develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patient's responses and conditions (10%) Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments (10%) Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care (5%) Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity (5%) Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel (5%) Instruct individuals and families on health education and disease prevention and after care (5%) Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or disabled patients (5%) Medication administration, documentation and reassessment (5%) Promote positive patient experience (5%)
Education: Associate's Degree Required
Work Experience: one year of OR experience required.
Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association Rrequired
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance [ANA Standards addendum- signed] and accrediting body standards. Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who care/service is being provided. Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess data reflecting the patient's status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/ services is being delivered/provided. Employee has completed and met their clinical competency standards Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Skilled in maintaining effective working relationship with patients, employees, and the public. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emerge cy situations Ability to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and procedures Ability to communicate clearly. Microsoft Office Suite required. EPIC documentation preferred.
Shift
Work TypeRegular
Salary$34.00 - $55.53 / hr
Benefits
Outstanding benefits including up to... For full info follow application link.
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