RN / Registered Nurse - OR / Surgery

Company: Centura Health
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

Welcome to Centura HealthWelcome to Centura Health - the largest health ecosystem in Colorado and Kansas. Welcome to living your mission among thousands of people on fire to live theirs too. Welcome to options and possibility where you can chart the direction and flow of your career. Welcome to the freedom to believe in what you believe, and welcome to a family guided by shared values and a commitment to extending the healing ministry of Christ. Welcome to extremely important industry challenges and opportunities to solve complex problems. Welcome to highly intelligent teams and overflowing community. And welcome to wholeness of mind, body and spirit. Welcome to Centura Health.--Flourishing Begins HereYou have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. At Centura Health, we value incredible people with incredible skills - but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.--Centura Health's nurses have the right resources and leadership to practice at the top of their license with an organization that is consistently raising the bar on care excellence. Our system includes several Magnet---designated facilities (with more hospitals on the Magnet-- journey) and provides nurses with development, cross-training and options to flex and advance throughout their career journey.--Assumes responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team,--and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient. Promotes the--optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care--standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrates personal accountability for relationship-based care,--organizational mission, and core values.What You Bring/Job RequirementsIn addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following: One year experience preferred Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty Nursing Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing required Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RN's. Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred RN License required;--Current state nursing licenses or RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact BLS from the American Heart Association required 1 year of Previous Surgery experience; unless hired through Perioperative Clinical Residency Program--Physical Requirements ---Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)Your Connected CommunityWhen people and places align, incredible things happen. Just like the 21,000+ amazing associates who work here, every community within Centura Health's connected ecosystem has its own unique history, story and personality.--Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 522-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprised of Penrose Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 364-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. St. Francis Medical Center opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs' community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Medical Center features 172-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Care Unit, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit. It--also serves as southern Colorado's home base for the Flight For Life-- Colorado air medical helicopter service. It's an incredible time to join us as we celebrate more than a decade as one of Healthgrades "America's 50 Best Hospitals" and Magnet Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With 300+ days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy access places like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.

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