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Denver Health

Public hospital system providing comprehensive care

OR Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Surgery Center

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDenver, CO, USA$36 - $57.77 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Associate's degree is required.
  • One year of operating room experience or completion of Periop 101 is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification through the American Heart Association is required.
  • Registered Nurse licensure through 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.
  • Ability to perform duties and competencies effectively and appropriately for the patients or clients receiving care or service is required.
  • Knowledge of growth and development principles across the life span and ability to assess patient-status data and interpret relevant cultural information are required.
  • Completion of clinical competency standards is required.
  • Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care is required.
  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations is required.
  • Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures is required.
  • Clear communication ability is required.
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

  • Assess the needs of individuals, families, and communities to identify potential health or safety problems.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed reports and records.
  • Monitor, record, and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions and vital signs.
  • Modify patient treatment plans according to patients' responses and conditions.
  • Develop and modify patient care plans according to patients' responses and conditions.
  • Prepare patients for examinations and treatments and assist with them.
  • 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.
  • Direct and supervise less skilled nursing and healthcare personnel.
  • Instruct individuals and families on health education, disease prevention, and aftercare.
  • Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients.
  • Administer and document medications and reassess patients.
  • Promote a positive patient experience.
  • Apply critical thinking, evidence-based practices, and professional competence to collaborate with the healthcare team and promote patient safety and quality outcomes.
  • Utilize the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice.

Desired Qualifications

  • Certified Nurse Operating Room certification is preferred.
  • EPIC documentation experience is 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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