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Denver Health

Public hospital system providing comprehensive care

Operating Room Registered Nurse

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.
  • A current Registered Nurse license from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies 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.
  • Adherence to American Nurses Association standards of professional nursing practice, process, and performance, and to accrediting body standards, is required.
  • The employee must meet clinical competency standards and be able to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
  • Knowledge of growth and development across the life span, patient assessment, and interpretation of cultural information is required.
  • The ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures is required.
  • The ability to communicate clearly and react calmly and effectively in emergencies is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required.
  • A Certified Nurse Operating Room credential is preferred.
  • Experience in a direct patient-care setting is preferred.
  • Experience with EPIC documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assess 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 in response to patients' conditions and responses.
  • Develop and modify patient care plans in response to patients' conditions and responses.
  • 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 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, document, and reassess medications.
  • Promote a positive patient experience.
  • Apply critical thinking, evidence-based practices, and nursing competence to collaborate with the healthcare team and promote patient safety and quality outcomes.
  • Use the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice.

Desired Qualifications

  • One year of experience in a direct patient-care setting is preferred.
  • A Certified Nurse Operating Room credential is preferred.
  • Experience with EPIC documentation 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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