Registered Nurse - PRN at SpineOne

Lone Tree, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Problem-Solving, Conflict Resolution, Attention to Detail, Patient Advocacy, Medication Administration, Patient Assessment, Care Plan Development, Wound Management, Communication Skills, Cultural Competence, Quality Improvement, Team Collaboration, Professional Growth

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Job purpose Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the OR and other areas of perioperative services for all patient populations. Duties and Responsibilities Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Assesses patients at intervals as stated in policies and procedures. Develops an individualized perioperative patient plan of care. Implements the plan of care by: protecting the patient from injury caused by chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal sources and extraneous objects; performing accounting procedures to protect the patient from unintended retained surgical items; performing interventions necessary to ensure that the patient’s procedure is performed on the correct site, side, and level; managing the patient’s specimens in the appropriate manner; communicating the patient’s current status to the appropriate parties throughout the continuum of care; administering medications safely and correctly; performing interventions to maintain the patient’s wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels; performing interventions to maintain the status of the patient’s genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances at or above baseline levels; performing interventions to ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period; performing interventions to protect the patient from surgical site infection; assessing the knowledge level of the patient or designated support person; providing education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain management, wound management, and expected responses to the operative or invasive procedure; actively involving the patient or designated support person in decisions affecting his or her perioperative plan of care and the rehabilitation process; protecting the patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy; providing culturally and age-appropriate, ethical care within legal standards of practice; and providing consistent and comparable care regardless of the setting. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes. Transfers care as appropriate. Delegates tasks as appropriate according to the state Nurse Practice Act and job descriptions. Documents nursing care accurately, completely, and legibly. Collaborates effectively with other disciplines as appropriate. Participates in quality review and performance improvement projects. Uses problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members. Maintains required competencies. Pursues professional growth and participates in a professional organization. Acts as a patient advocate and maintains privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Current registered nurse licensure in the state of Colorado or Multi-State licensure authorized to practice in Colorado. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire. Two Years perioperative services experience preferred. Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) certification preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong organizational and interpersonal skills Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions Physically demanding, high-stress environment Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions Pushing and pulling heavy objects Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients Manual and finger dexterity Hand and eye coordination Standing and walking for extensive periods of time Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range Working under stressful conditions Benefits: Flexible schedule Medical specialties: Perioperative Care Physical setting: Ambulatory surgery center Outpatient PACU Standard shift: Day shift Weekly schedule: Monday to Friday Experience: Perioperative Services: 2 years (Required)

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering safe and effective patient-family centered care in the OR and other perioperative services. This includes assessing patients, developing individualized care plans, and implementing interventions to ensure patient safety and quality care.