RN Operating Room ASC

Location:

UCHealth Eastview Medical Center, Colorado Springs, CO.

Work Schedule:

Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks). Shift: Days. Pay: $37.06 - $57.44 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant’s relevant experience. This position is onsite; no hybrid or remote option.

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.

• 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 met. 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 judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment and take appropriate action.

• Minimum Required
  
  Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program. Preferred: BSN.
• Required Licensure/Certification:
  State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant certification as determined at position level. Preferred: CNOR.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  6 months of OR nursing (RN) experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
• 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.

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3‑Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure.
• Performance‑based pay increase:
  Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards.
• Market reviews:
  All UCHealth positions reviewed annually to ensure base pay aligns with market standards.
• Medical, dental, vision coverage.
• 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources; free  membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (incl. Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up coverage options.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage with buy‑up options.
• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution; additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high‑deductible plan.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for specific educational degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre‑paid or up to $5,250/year tuition reimbursement.
• Access to Linked In Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
• Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer the institution. As an 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 due to race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, 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 appropriate.