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Denver Health

Public hospital system providing comprehensive care

Operating Room Charge Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDenver, CO, USA$39.60 - $63.54 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate's degree is required.
  • At least 1 year of operating room experience or completion of Periop 101 is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required.
  • Registered Nurse licensure from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies is required.
  • Adherence to the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Nursing Practice, Process, and Performance and accrediting body standards is required.
  • A strong understanding and demonstration of customer service principles as they apply to patients, staff, and the community is required.
  • The ability to assist in identifying ways to promote quality patient-centered care and maintain high patient satisfaction is required.
  • The ability to work effectively in a team matrix environment and communicate clearly and effectively at all levels and in cross-functional settings is required.
  • The ability to work closely with multidisciplinary staff, charge nurses, clinical nurse educators, nursing managers, providers, and executive leadership to provide collaborative care that respects patients' uniqueness and uses informed judgment, competence, and individual qualifications is required.
  • The ability to understand assessment findings in relation to the disease process and continuum of care is required.
  • Proficiency in electronic health records is required.
  • Applicants for this safety-sensitive position must pass a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the department or unit during the assigned shift, using clinical and managerial skills to care for patients and provide guidance and leadership to other nurses.
  • Prepare daily staffing assignments, mentor staff, evaluate performance, and facilitate patient flow, admissions, and discharges.
  • Assess the needs of individuals, families, and communities to identify potential health or safety problems.
  • Instruct individuals and families on health education, disease prevention, and aftercare.
  • 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, and develop or modify care plans according to patients' responses and conditions.
  • Prepare patients for examinations and treatments and assist with them.
  • Administer medications, document administration, and reassess patients.
  • Monitor, record, and report symptoms, changes in patients' conditions, and vital signs.
  • Apply critical thinking and evidence-based policies, procedures, guidelines, and competence to collaborate with the healthcare team and promote patient safety and quality outcomes.
  • Adhere to professional nursing standards and the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics.
  • Use the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice.

Desired Qualifications

  • Certified Nurse Operating Room certification is preferred.
  • Basic Office Suite skills are preferred.

About the Company

Denver Health

Public hospital system providing comprehensive care

Denver Health runs hospitals and clinics in Denver, providing emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, and public health programs. Care is coordinated through primary care with referrals to specialists and hospital services within an integrated network that uses shared medical records. It stands out as a large, public safety-net system that serves uninsured and low-income patients and emphasizes care coordination across locations. Its goal is to ensure access to high-quality care for all residents, reduce health disparities, and improve the Denver community's overall health.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1860

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