RN-Cardiac OR
Company: UCHealth
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Job Description:
Summary:Provides direct patient care in a surgical setting at a
proficient level, in accordance with applicable scope and standards
of practice with the policies, values, and mission of the
organization. Monitors and manages the patient and operative
environment before, during and after surgery to maintain a safe
environment, optimize outcomes and maximize available
resources.This position is for the RNCVORWork Schedule: Full Time
rotatingResponsibilities:Performs circulating functions before
surgery, including preparing the operating environment, orienting
and assessing the patient, and reviewing patient's medical record
and surgeon's notes to ensure all pre-requisites and preferences
are net. Ensures safety checklists and procedures are implemented
and documented at all times.Performs circulating functions during
surgery, including monitoring and communicating patient condition,
documenting interventions and activities, monitoring the sterile
field and controlling traffic into, out of and around the
room.Performs scrub functions, including the preparation,
selection, and handling of instruments and supplies used during the
surgical procedure and performs surgical counts with the
circulating nurse.Provides nursing care to a complex, high acuity
surgical patient population in a technically complex
environment.Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills,
decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal
supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and
take appropriate action.Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Registered/Professional Nursing
program.
- State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider
- Preferred: CNOR.
- 1 year of OR nursing (RN) experience.
- Preferred: BSN.
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red
Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before
start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of
hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by either
the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for
the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional
Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be
through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.)The pay
range for this position is: $33.08- $51.27 / hourAn annual bonus
may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and
individual performance.UCHealth offers their employees a
competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the
many benefits included in this package are full medical, dental and
vision coverage; retirement plans; paid time off; employer-paid
life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage
options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; and a full
suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and
pet insurance. Our employees and their family members have full
access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes up to 5
free counseling visits and work/life solutions, such as one free
legal consultation. In addition, other emotional counseling support
is available depending upon their need.At UCHealth, we do things
differentlyWe believe in something different: a focus on the
individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to
improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As
Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a
team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible
experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true
human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary
lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a
passion.Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of
talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking
for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine
is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is
easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can
find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth,
we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a
meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.Be
Extraordinary. Join Us Today!UCHealth recognizes and appreciates
the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment
and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making
all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant
shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or
privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against
because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender,
national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic
information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate
against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined
under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable
accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the
organization.
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