Registered Nurse Operating Room Avista

Job Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions and needs through comprehensive evaluations to develop individualized care plans.
• Develop and implement patient care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, ensuring comprehensive and continuous care.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely according to prescribed protocols.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress continuously, adjusting care plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Document patient care activities meticulously to maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care to promote understanding and compliance.
• Advocate for patient safety by identifying potential risks and implementing preventive measures.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
• Maintain sterile environment and adhere to safety protocols to prevent infection and ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic interventions such as IVs, wound care, medication administration, catheterization, and specimen collections.
• Provide emotional and physical support to patients and their families during recovery.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Excellent interpersonal skill set, demonstrating compassion and respect to patients and family undergoing stressful procedures and treatments. [Required]
• Works independently, self-motivated, takes direction from physician and management to complete assignments. [Required]
• Maintain safe knowledge of equipment, procedures, supplies, computer, IV pumps, NOVA Glucose monitor, I-STAT, Immediate use sterilization policy and procedures. [Required]
• Must be proficient in English. [Required]
• Ability to communicate effectively. [Required]
• EMR charting. [Required]
• Computer literate. [Preferred]
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. [Preferred]
• Must have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care that addresses the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-appropriate needs of the patient population served within the department. [Required]
• Organizational. [Required]
• Verbal Interpersonal. [Required]
• Customer Relations. [Required]
• Grammar/Spelling. [Required]
• Read/Comprehend written instructions. [Required]
• Follow verbal instructions. [Required]
• Keyboarding (manual). [Required]
• Computer (visual). [Required]
• Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty. [Preferred]

• Associate's of Nursing. [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing. [Preferred]

• 1+ year medical surgical experience. [Required]
• 1+ year surgical experience. [Preferred]

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS). [Required]
• Registered Nurse (RN). [Required]

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$35.04 - $65.17

Full time – Day Shift (United States of America)

100 HEALTH PARK DR, LOUISVILLE, Colorado, 80027

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.